James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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The precedents include legislative provisions for the Charities Regulatory Authority, the Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Board, the Qualifications and Quality Assurance Authority of Ireland and the National Tourism Development Authority. There is nothing new in this and we all know this is a short, temporary arrangement that will last a couple of years at most and I want to expedite it, ensure we have a smooth transition and ensure services are maintained. That is why I have gone about it as I have, and no other reason. We have in position an individual who is excellently suited to the role.