David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I welcome Mr. Carey to the committee and wish him well in his role. I also thank him for taking up that position because it is not everybody who will take on the job. Given his successful career to date, he will bring a great deal to the table. It is great he is in that role.

I note Mr. Carey stated that the board is gender balanced. Is it very well balanced? I think there are six females and four men on the board, as well as Mr. Carey. It is good to see that. The board is a very strong one, with very dedicated and experienced people on it. What direction would Mr. Carey like to take the board in the next while? What vision does he have? He is the leader of the board, as our esteemed Cathoirleach is of the committee here, and he has a huge and influential role. How does he see the board operating? How often does it meet, what topics does he think it should look at and what should it develop and champion?