Eoin Ó Broin (Dublin Mid West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Let me make the point for the proposition that I am making and I will then withdraw the amendment, although I reserve the right to reintroduce it depending on what the Minister of State returns with on Report Stage. This again goes back to that point about the need for an independent process. I would find it completely unacceptable that staff members of the Construction Industry Federation - who, and we made the point strongly earlier, are also lobbyists for the industry - would also have the role of inspectors, whether it is to comply with the terms of the register or in any other areas. This is one area where I really would impress upon the Minister of State to come back and ensure they would be fully independent and not staff members. If that was the case, it would be a very positive development.