David Norris (Independent)

I will end by noting the Minister of State's concern about the matter and wishing that his party colleague, the former Minister, Deputy Woods, had been as careful about the public purse when the subject of compensation was opened up in respect of cases of institutional abuse. I wish there had been such prudence in that instance. Many are concerned not only because we do not have any control over this recommendation of the Ombudsman and cannot enforce it, but also because there was a similar case previously regarding the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland.