Terence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Fine Gael)

I support this reasonable amendment. Section 119 is somewhat loose in its failure to specify the type and degree of expertise required by members of the valuation panel. This amendment will be helpful to the Minister in that regard. I note Deputy Morgan's argument that there be scope to appoint persons with experience in social policy. There should be a role for an Oireachtas committee to assist the Minister in ascertaining whether a potential appointee is suitable.

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