Brian Hayes (Fine Gael)

Previously, any Member of the Dáil could pose a parliamentary question in respect of the activities of the current registration bodies and I presume that process will continue when the new authority is established. This does not affect Members of this House because we do not have the authority to pose such questions. However, when questions are posed in the other House in future, I assume they will be answered. The Minister will be aware that some Members are disenchanted with the new quangos, for want of a better term, established by this Government. It is important, therefore, that there is accountability in the House regarding specific questions raised and transactions carried out. The posing of parliamentary questions has been a useful way for Members of the Dáil to highlight cases. Will that provision remain in place?