Trevor Ó Clochartaigh (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

If they are receiving Government funding, it is extremely important that if there is an issue with their dealings, it should be reviewed. If they have nothing to hide, why should we exempt them from this legislation? Mholfainn gur cheart iad a chur san áireamh. We want full public oversight and transparency. State funding is going into these organisations and we are accountable to the electorate and the State as to how these moneys are spent. The role of the Ombudsman is extremely important in fulfilling those criteria. Beimid ag tacú leis an mBille ach beimid ag moladh leasaithe áirithe ar Chéim an Choiste. B'fhéidir, áfach, go dtabharfadh an tAire féin na leasuithe sin chun cinn agus nach mbeadh gá dúinn iad a bhrú.