Peter Burke (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I think our excellent amendment No. 129, to use Deputy Boyd Barrett's terminology, does exactly what the Members want and what we should do to broaden the scope and seek the expertise that is required on the board. Three out of ten are from a Civil Service background. We have taken on board Members' views on that from the Second Stage debate. That is fair and reasonable. The board, as composed, will be best practice. It will, without doubt, have the expertise to deal with the issues of oversight.