Noel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)

A proper accounting system exists for all Secretaries General and it is important to use that structure. This fund is a large one and not just confined to €1 million or €2 million. The Government could have established a new empire to tie everything down. However, it would then be accused of creating a duplicate Civil Service with jobs for the boys. There are serious difficulties ahead from a government and financial management viewpoint. If they are not dealt with, the Government will be in a difficult situation.