Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

There are times when we do not have the expertise on the board and consultants must be hired. Deputy Dooley made a point about expertise, which is one of the things we will discuss later in the Bill. The new Sport Ireland board must contain an accountant and a lawyer so that the board has their expertise. However, there are times when expertise is needed and the board members or the chief executive do not have it but it will be done in consultation with the Government and the board must comply with Government guidelines. That is the reason behind this section.