Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour) | Oireachtas source

On the related matter of parliamentary questions in this House, we are familiar with the very unsatisfactory performance of Departments like the Department of Health when we inquire about HSE matters and the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport when we inquire about Irish Rail matters.

Deputies who inquire about matters related to State or semi-state bodies, such as the Health Service Executive or Irish Rail, are referred to the relevant organisation, which will then provide some fragmentary information after a long period has elapsed. Given his responsibility for reform of the public service, is the Minister also interested in doing something to address this matter?

I note the clár features a Bill in the name of the Chairman of the Committee of Public Accounts which relates to accountability to the Comptroller and Auditor General. Will the Minister also pursue this matter?

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