David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Why was this provision never applied? The board, in my view, never sought to remove any individual. I am not naming anybody specifically. The board never sought to remove any individual despite all of the issues that have been raised. The legislation is meant to ensure there are checks and balances and provides powers to the board. Where issues emerge, the board has the authority to deal with them. Perhaps the Comptroller and Auditor General will enlighten me based on his examination of this matter but, as far as I am aware, the board did not once make an effort to use its powers under the Act to suspend or remove the chief executive?