Seán Kyne (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I am sorry to go back to the same point but there is some confusion. I do not doubt the Minister has received legal advice in the Department that this approach should be taken, but considering the level of confusion expressed by me and others this morning, will the Minister undertake to consult the Attorney General as to whether this approach is necessary? I am cognisant that in the establishment of tribunals in the future, the same issue could arise and the question asked as to why we are appointing a chair rather than tendering for one. Many points have been made and, if the Attorney General wants to look over this and give his view, that might provide clarity and legal certainty that this is the correct approach.