Áine Collins (Cork North West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

-----operating under section 38 and 39 around the country. I am not taking from that. The CRC objectives state: "We agree to be prudent and resourceful, in our use of time and money," and that relates to how the organisation is managed. The CRC was advised, as outlined in the service agreement, that the salaries were above the scale or the recommended scale. However, the board did not take it upon itself to have a conversation with the staff. That is questionable. Other people have referred to the matter this morning regarding the board and how it looks. I appreciate that the board will take time to reflect which is wise.

In light of what has happened, why has the board not examined the possibility of engaging an interim CEO from outside of the organisation? Loads of private companies can provide interim CEOs.