David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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Question 264: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on increasing the remit of the Ombudsman and the Ombudsman for Children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27205/12]

Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)
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The Deputy will be aware that the Programme for Government contains a commitment to extend the remit of the Ombudsman to ensure that all statutory bodies, and all bodies significantly funded from the public purse, are covered. The next steps in implementing this commitment will be the development of specific proposals relating to the extension of the remit of the Ombudsman in line with the Programme for Government commitment. The remit of the Ombudsman for Children is a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs.