Mick Wallace (Wexford, Independent) | Oireachtas source

In the interests of diversity, the amendment is good. I agree with it. I agree with the Minister that it is important to have experience but there are many different types of experience. The experience of life is every bit as valuable as any other. I imagine that where someone was appointed who did not have the experience of a barrister or solicitor, if he or she was considered good enough to be put forward, there would be good reason for doing so. I am sure he or she would be no gom, as it were. In the interests of diversity, I approve of it.

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