Bríd Smith (Dublin South Central, People Before Profit Alliance) | Oireachtas source

Exactly. That is why I seek to amend the legislation to reserve a place for someone with an environmental or community background. There is no shortage of NGOs and qualified people who have expertise and, not just an interest in, but a passion for this area. If the Minister were obligated by legislation to appoint such a person to the board, he would find him or her. However, the legislation does not obligate him to do so and, therefore, he may load the board with other commercial, legal or industry interests rather than balancing the membership with somebody who fights climate change and advocates for sustainability.