Peadar Tóibín (Meath West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Transparency is the ally of the citizen and where there is a lack of transparency and affairs are shrouded in mystery, we see that the interests of the citizens are not upheld.

The IBRC and NAMA are organisations where we see that in practice. The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership is shrouded in secrecy. It is very difficult for elected representatives, even with the discussions we have had in the House, to be fully aware of the details on what is actually happening at negotiation level. Our own Emily O'Reilly, the European Ombudsman, has stated this time and again. What will the Minister do to ensure elected representatives in the Dáil will have access to that information?

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