Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

On Deputy Ó Laoghaire's point, looking at amendment No. 15 where Deputy Daly has stated, "A person shall not be recommended for appointment by the Government under this section unless the person is, in the opinion of the Service and the Government agrees, suitably qualified", I am not so sure about the agreement of the Government. On balance, I think it is best left as is. I am not sure of the extent to which we should second-guess the independent Public Appointments Service by seeking further agreement.