Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

We had the opportunity last night to deal with some of these issues. The majority of the recommendations of the Toland report are now in an advanced state of implementation. Many have been implemented. Following the initiative on the part of the Taoiseach, which was announced yesterday, a further level of consideration will be given to bolster the recommendations of the Toland report with further proposals to ensure a smoother running of certain issues within the Department.

I keep in very close contact with the members of my management team, with whom I have had the opportunity of engaging today. I assure Deputy Connolly and the House that every effort will be made within the timeframe to ensure the full implementation of the Toland report recommendations. However, having regard to the events of the past two weeks, we are looking at going beyond Toland.

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