Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

In November 2004, the State suspended funding to the FAI. Up until last week, five of the 11 board members were also members of the board at that time. The board should be acutely aware of the responsibilities of board members. Seven of the current board members have 103 years' service in total. The perception outside here is that the board is a cartel and that it is closing ranks and is not being honest and open with the public. On page 14 of his statement, Mr. Conway indicates that the new CEO would not be part of the board, in line with best practice. If it is best practice for the new CEO not to be a board member, why was it not best practice for the old CEO?