A provision was introduced in an Act a number of years ago which exempted Independent Members from accounting for the moneys they received from the State. Parties must account for the party leader's allowance, which is correct. We are moving to a position where political parties are increasingly funded by the State and it is right that the expenditure of the money is accounted for under broad headings. Independent Members receive substantial moneys and, while it was impossible to make them accountable when the legislation was introduced two or three years ago because of the configuration of the Dáil at the time, the Government is in a better position to ensure it happens now. The principle of accountability should be extended to Independent Members as well as political parties.