Caít Keane (Fine Gael)
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Mr. McCarthy is welcome. I do not envy his position because it is onerous. I presume his terms of reference will include wide reading. I note that no book has been banned in Ireland since 2003. If we had another board that did not have anything to do or that had no positive recommendations since 2003, then we might be getting concerned. On the other hand, we can see whether there is a need for oversight. Obviously, Mr. McCarthy will have a major role in oversight to ensure that there is no free-for-all and whatever. That is a debate for another day.

I welcome Mr. McCarthy to the meeting. From his credentials and what he has read out in his curriculum vitae-----