Mary Lou McDonald (Dublin Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Whatever about the etymological analysis of various words, my question also relates to State boards. I ask the Minister to set out his plans and the timetable for reform. He has mentioned November and an 18-month review. I ask him also to explain why it took him so long to bring forward this initiative when his party's election manifesto for 2011 contained a specific and strongly-worded commitment in respect of State boards.

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