Susan O'Keeffe (Labour) | Oireachtas source

For example, the Minister might choose somebody from outside the jurisdiction because he thought that would be a good thing. This provision would suggest that it is at the Minister's discretion. I understood that we were moving to a situation in which positions such as this were to be advertised and people would apply. I understood we were striving for that in the new politics. This appears to be closing that down.