What you have said about the changes to internal auditing is important. The steps that have been implemented in order to protect whistleblowers are as well, as is the new independence these people have. In my opinion, the situation has changed over the last few years. I feel a minister is responsible for his actions as well as for those of his staff. Given that responsibility, I believe that the former Prime Minister and the former Minister of Public Works were in fact responsible. A great many files were affected.
On May 4th, 2006. See this statement in context.