Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)

Fianna Fáil also opposed the appointment of the first person who held the position of Ombudsman. As I have stated, therefore, what is proposed in the Bill represents a welcome U-turn. I am delighted there are new recruits from Fianna Fáil to the cause of encouraging an independent assessment of people's representations.

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