Andrew Doyle (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Of the applications, but some applications are invalid or withdrawn. I do not want to pre-empt what the final review will say. The Deputy has made a specific point here that the personnel who occupy the appeals office should not be former staff. I am not sure that I would agree that is necessary that the entire appeals office should not have anyone with the experience. That is my opinion, there has to be a healthy mix. Again, I cannot pre-empt the steering committee and the implementation of the review's recommendations and actions will be guided as I outlined in my opening statement.

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