Cian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

It seems to be a huge concentration of power to the Minister when, as I believe we all agree, it is really important that the board is as independent as possible and is seen to be such. In terms of the list of experience and knowledge that is drawn up, was there consultation on that? How was the list arrived at? Why does it not include areas like ecology, marine environment, climate change or water resource management? How was it drawn up and who was consulted?