Mr. S?amus Dooley:

No. I am being slightly tongue in cheek, but I still think they should get the VAT exemption.

The reality is that I do not have a difficulty with a public hearing for the chairmanship of some public bodies. I am aware there is a concern that there might be a deterrent for suitable applicants to apply but there is a balance to be struck there. The role of the chair of these bodies, and the potential power that they exercise is such that I believe the public does have a right to know. A greater public hearing would probably be a good idea. I absolutely see where the Senator is coming from and that we also want to make sure people are not inhibited from applying.