Gerald Nash (Louth, Labour) | Oireachtas source

There are a number of perspectives on the expert advisory body. A common appeal is the appeal for independence and autonomy, which I completely understand. The delegation said the Government should appoint the members of the expert advisory body in advance of the enactment of the Bill. I am confused as to how that would help in one way or another. Could the witnesses elaborate on how this would reinforce the independence of the body? Who do the witnesses believe should be represented, as of right, on the body? Are they in favour of having a statutory role for NGOs, for example? If so, which ones? I would like the witnesses to be explicit about that if possible.