Shane Ross (Dublin South, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Mr. Shanahan is a member of the board. The board should be aware of the exact nature of the procedure used to appoint the chairman. It would be crazy if the board was not aware of the position in that regard. It certainly should be aware of it. If the position is advertised, then the board should be aware of that fact as well. It is absurd to state that it is just a matter for the Minister and that the board does not know the position. It must know and it must be able to express an opinion. That is what happens in the context of most State agencies.