Mr. Brendan Gleeson:

If we were to provide for something in the Bill, it would be difficult to provide for a nominee from a specific body. What it might be possible to provide for is the nomination of a representative or representatives of the industry. That would tie one's hands. Ultimately, under the existing provisions, all of these appointments go through the Public Appointments Service. A short-list is then presented to a Minister. Therefore, there is a ministerial decision at the end on the basis of the short-list. With all the recent appointments, we have advertised for specific skill sets. We have had an independent assessment of the skill sets of applicants. They are then short-listed. The Deputy is correct that it would be difficult to provide in legislation for an appointment from a specific body. It might be possible. If it were felt to be desirable to provide for a representative or representatives of the industry, any such appointment would be open to issues. I am sure people would have different views on who the appropriate representative should be. It is possible for a Minister to decide anyway that a representative of the industry should be appointed. We are providing for two additional posts on the board.