Charles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I think we are moving towards a conclusion.

It only remains for me, on behalf of the joint committee, to thank the members of the EOB for joining us in the context of our pre-legislative scrutiny. I thank them not only for their opening statement but for the comprehensive manner in which they dealt with our observations, queries and questions. It is envisaged that we will prepare a report for Government. The witnesses raised a number of important issues with us that we would be happy to give favourable consideration to. The EOB obviously has a very important role in respect of cultural change within our Defence Forces. That involves obvious issues such as increased transparency and accountability and bringing about appropriate and necessary change in the workplace. I am conscious of the fact that they meet the Tánaiste and the Government every quarter.