Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I do not have much to add other than to say it would be a significant break with tradition in terms of a competency-based board. As I said, we do not state in the HSE legislation a majority of members of the HSE board should be healthcare professionals. We certainly do not say, in relation to RTÉ, a majority of members of the board should be working in television or radio. It would be quite unusual to do that.

What we have tried to do is to get that balance and expertise and it is the word "majority" that would cause a particular challenge from my perspective. Again, I understand what Deputies Farrell and Sherlock are trying to do. It is just a difference of opinion in how best to do it.