Noel Dempsey (Meath, Fianna Fail)

Of whom should the appointee be independent? Most Members have commented that such bodies are too independent during this and other debates.

We must be consistent. I am accountable for the board I appoint and, therefore, I will not appoint people to a board if I think they will cause problems for the board, the company and myself, as a shareholder.

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