Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 16 May 2023

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills

General Scheme of the Research and Innovation Bill 2023: Discussion (Resumed)

Photo of Jim O'CallaghanJim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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Okay. Professor Taylor mentioned governance in his opening statement. Obviously, this is hugely dependent upon the make-up of the board. We can design a perfect statute that sets out what the board will and will not do. However, we are enormously dependent upon the make-up of the board. I am not asking for individuals, but what should the mix be from his perspective? At present, the Minister chooses all 12 people. One person has to be nominated by the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation. What type of mix would Professor Taylor like to see on this new board?