Mr. Dave Walsh:

The legislation does not specify the process. It is again something the Department may be able to clarify. I know it is looking at a kind of a process. It is open to the Minister, or indeed to officials, to meet up with or to engage further with nominees in order to inform the Minister's decision. There is, however, no requirement for an interview. I believe the Department is looking at this issue as part of the ongoing reform and improvement of our system with regard to transparency.