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

It is my view that the inspector has the particular skill set to adjudicate on whether improper conduct has occurred or not. Inspectors, through their experiences and skill sets, are able to determine whether a breach has occurred or not. However, I think the board's independence must be paramount in deciding what should happen within the broad range of sanction. The board must adjudicate within a wide scope whereas the scope within which the inspector will work is more narrow. I hope the issues on which the inspector will adjudicate are more black and white. Inspectors will gather all the facts and make a determination but the board will have a wider scope and must be independent in its decision-making, based on the recommendation of the inspector as to whether improper conduct has occurred.