Barry Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Regarding the amendment tabled by me and Deputy Stanley, I acknowledge what the Minister of State said. I had asked that the national expert advisory council should be independent in the performance of its functions, and I note the Minister of State's amendment No. 124 provides that the expert advisory council shall be independent. I accept the Minister's good faith and good intentions in this regard and acknowledge the fact that, in essence, he is accepting the proposal. I will withdraw my amendment.

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