Niall Collins (Limerick County, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I welcome Mr. Coughlan and thank him for his presentation and his input to our session. It is refreshing to hear how he intends to approach the job. Is this the biggest organisation of which he has been chairperson? His CV shows that he has been on a number of boards over the years. Why did he apply for this post? Did it particularly interest him or was it just because it was available and suited his skills set?

Can Mr. Coughlan take us through the process? He said it was advertised through the Public Appointments Service. How many, if any, interviews did he have? Can he tell us what he hopes to achieve in his term as chairperson? I am not asking him to predict the future but what are his key goals? I wish him well in the post.