Marc MacSharry (Sligo-Leitrim, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

While he has been transparent about all he does, I query whether the fact that he has said this absolves the potential for a conflict of interest. In any event, because public confidence is such an important issue and because he negotiates on behalf of one side and is the chairman for the other side, the complexion is grubby and is one where the gamekeeper is acting as an adviser to the poacher, for want of a better expression.

Does Mr. McEnery not believe, given his professional experience, as one of the foremost experts in these matters, that it would be in the public interest that he should step aside from being chairperson of HIQA to preserve the good standing and integrity of that organisation?