Damien English (Meath West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The purpose of this meeting is to discuss with the chairman designate of IAASA, Mr. Brendan Walsh, the approach he will take in his new role and his views on the challenges facing the authority. Members will be aware of the Government decision of May 2011 which put in place new arrangements for the appointment of persons to State boards and bodies. The committee welcomes the opportunity to meet with the chairman designate in public session to hear his views and trusts this provides greater transparency to the process of appointment to our State boards and bodies.

On behalf of the committee, I welcome Mr. Walsh and invite him to make his presentation.