Pádraig Ó Céidigh (Independent) | Oireachtas source

Good. I just do not want to be interrupted. I wish Mr. McGrail well in his new role, which is a challenging one. In my experience, the Irish Aviation Authority has been exemplary and is a stand out Irish authority in worldwide aviation. I said that publicly here in the past.

I have a couple of questions. Deputy Troy made a point about the board having only five out of nine members. That is a serious issue. I note from his curriculum vitae that this is an area in which Mr. McGrail has significant experience. It could bring into question some corporate governance issues when the board has just over 50% of its members. I urge, through the committee and Mr. McGrail, that those positions be filled as soon as possible. I am aware one person on the board, Geoffrey O'Byrne White, died suddenly in Cork a couple of months ago.