Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

A Minister is paid to make appointments with which he or she is satisfied. It is up to the Minister of the day to make decisions on the matter. That is what the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport is entitled do to and I fully support him in all that work because I am aware of how important those appointments are. It is up to him to be satisfied as to who he wants to put on the boards of organisations for which he is responsible. He will have my support in respect of any decisions he makes.

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