Seán Crowe (Dublin South West, Sinn Fein)

Mr. Byrne admitted at his first press conference that he had no expertise in this field. I wish him well in his new employment and I sincerely hope he is successful. While I tabled the amendment in the context of this Bill, all these appointments should be advertised, people should apply for the jobs and they should be selected on their merit, expertise and suitability for the appointment. That is not being done at present.

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