Mr. Brian McEnery:

If I can explain the position to Deputy Aylward, I know when I looked at the original invitation for the position of chairperson it referred to a few things. It referred to, for example, having experience of health care, which I have. I acted in the capacity of a care assistant. It specified having boardroom experience and I felt I have that. It also referred to having an understanding of the health care system and I believe I have a deep understanding of it. I believe they are three of the facts that I set out to the Public Appointments Service as to why I was a suitable person for the role and obviously the Public Appointments Service so selected. I do not believe there is a conflict and I do believe that part of the reason why I was chosen by the Public Appointments Service was because of my experience.