Seanad debates
Tuesday, 4 March 2003
Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed).
During the term of the last Government we found out at regular intervals the views of the Tax Advisory Group, which advised the Government on financial matters. Frequently, its advice was at odds with the Minister for Finance, which is healthy. It is good that Ministers decide to say "No" to the moguls in their Departments and state, "I am here, I am accountable, I will take the flak and make the decision." This form of debate is not only helping democracy but is lending credence to the notion of political accountability. We should not shy away from it.
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