Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Part of the work of this and the previous Government has been turning over stones that were not previously overturned. Activities were ongoing that were totally unacceptable. The result of the work done by the HSE and the Committee of Public Accounts was that the HSE introduced new governance standards for such organisations. It is as a result of this work that we have such scrutiny. This has been found in a HSE audit. While it is very uncomfortable, it is the result of the system working. Oversight has resulted in the identification of wrongdoing and misgovernance which is being tackled in a very determined way. We are determined to ensure all organisations will be subject to appropriate scrutiny. The work being done by the Charities Regulatory Authority with its new staff will put it in a position where it will be able to implement the Part of the Act that provides for investigations. I am sure the Minister will keep the Deputy abreast of when it is to be enacted.

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