David Norris (Independent) | Oireachtas source

It appears to me that the Bill as drafted requires the Minister to prescribe bodies that are not public bodies. I note the Minister is shaking his head. Senator Barrett's amendment seeks to provide that they be included any way. It is particularly important they are included. In light of the scandals that surrounded the rehabilitation area and so on it is important to ensure that these bodies are comprehensively covered even though only part of their funding comes from the State.