Billy Timmins (Wicklow, Independent) | Oireachtas source

-----that if we had not had McNulty affair, the book written by John Walsh, the former adviser to the Minister for Education and Skills, would have articulated a view on the way people have been appointed to State boards. This could give rise to tremendous abuse. I see no worthwhile purpose in having a group that potentially could have a membership of 60 people who could meet every day of the week if they so wished. It is nothing short of ridiculous and the section should be withdrawn.

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