Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Maybe my next question is more appropriate for the board rather than Ms Howard. My comments are in no way a reflection of our guest or geared towards her. I am looking back at the historical situation, prior to the appointment of Ms Howard. Is the board satisfied that the commissioning process is fair? Is it satisfied that the necessary checks and balances are in place to ensure the integrity of the process? Obviously it is a very lucrative scenario when a pitch is accepted and a commission is given the green light. Is the board satisfied that the process is fair? What measures are taken by the board to ensure that the process is fair? Is the chairman of the board aware of any instances in the past where there may not have been integrity in the process?