Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Senator is speaking about different bodies in terms of overall budget. It is envisaged that this commission will have an annual operating budget of €500,000, or thereabouts. The close working relationship between the Secretary General of the Department of Justice and Equality and the director in respect of the accountability of the director to the Committee of Public Accounts will ensure that there is an appropriate pathway of accountability and engagement with the Houses of the Oireachtas through the Committee of Public Accounts.