Robert Dowds (Dublin Mid West, Labour) | Oireachtas source

Professor Whelan suggested in his opening remarks that he feels there is a need for change in certain areas. Has the board considered that in this day and age, it would be appropriate to have a board that is elected by all the different interests in the hospital? I would like to recognise at this point, as Deputy Harris did at the beginning, the extremely important and valuable work that is done by Professor Whelan and his staff. It is very important for that to be acknowledged in these circumstances.