Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North-West Limerick, Fine Gael)

In 2010, the previous Minister made appointments to the boards of institutions for "a period of five years or until the restructuring of the institutions takes place, whichever is the sooner". Therefore, she had every intention of carrying out this reform as part of the Government of which Deputy Martin was part. Now, the Deputy is trying to distance himself from that decision.

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