Dinny McGinley (Donegal South West, Fine Gael)

I agree with Deputy O'Shea that this is a very reasonable amendment. It is unthinkable that the chairman of a board, which is a very powerful position, would not be obliged to explain decisions before the Committee of Public Accounts. I have never been a member of the Committee of Public Accounts but I have watched the proceedings occasionally. If I am not mistaken, chairpersons of other boards are obliged to appear before the Committee of Public Accounts to give an account of their actions and what they do. Perhaps the Minister will explain why it is not the case with this board. Is this an exception? Are we setting a precedent?

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