Pat Carey
Question:161 Mr. P. Carey asked the Minister for Finance if he will amend the regulations governing the Office of the Ombudsman and its remit to include the operation of area-based partnerships, county enterprise boards, Leader companies and other such bodies established in recent years to disburse significant funds, both EU and Exchequer, to promote local development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17911/97]