Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)

Of course posts should be subject to open competition but as I pointed out, when the body was set up the people in the previous organisations had the right of transfer into the new body. I presume the Deputy does not query that.

On the matter of standards, there are clearly written policies with regard to recruitment, promotions and best principles. These have been laid down by the two Ministers, who make all the decisions on Waterways Ireland. I am happy with the procedures in Waterways Ireland. Allegations were made and an independent process took place.

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