Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael)

I wonder if the Leader is aware of the comments of Mr. Paul Appleby, the Director of Corporate Enforcement, in a recent edition of Public Affairs Ireland. In the course of his comments about public officials who act as directors of companies, he made the point that many of them are operating at a sub-optimal level in protecting the interests of taxpayers. If Mr. Appleby's claim is true, it is a rather serious matter. What steps, if any, are being taken by the Government in the light of the claim, in order to rectify the situation?

I forgot to thank the Leader yesterday for her interest and concern in Dinis. She visited it with me, the superintendent of the national park and the mayor of Killarney during the summer. I appeal to the Leader to maintain her interest and use her good offices to ensure—