Joe O'Toole (Independent)

Senator Minihan is entitled to his view with which I disagree. We are talking about the application of the Act and he is entitled to say what he said. I am careful, too, about the connection between the various areas of government. However, I have seen the Information Commissioner take brave steps in recent times. When dealing with the Revenue Commissioners, for example, he took a strong stand in favour of a group of widows who did not have a strong voice on their behalf. He took a brave and courageous stand for which perhaps he is not popular in Government circles. I want him to know that there is support for and recognition of the good work he is doing.