Timmy Dooley (Clare, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

While I accept the Minister of State's point that it was part of the two previous entities, that in itself might not necessarily be a reason that it should be included here. I am sure the Minister of State will appoint a board that comes with its own skill sets. We need to put much more emphasis on the kind of people we appoint to these boards so that it is about capturing their knowledge, ability and ideas rather than being a reward for services rendered. I often think that this is where the external advice should come from. It should come via the board and I often wonder if it is necessary to appoint these consultants. Once the legislation is there, it provides for it. I accept that there are the usual strictures on it that talk about the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform and all the guidelines that exist. I will not oppose the section but I am just-----