Denise Mitchell (Dublin Bay North, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I wish to speak to amendment No. 30 in this group which mirrors the amendment moved by Deputy Sherlock. It seeks to ensure that committees are populated in a fair manner, similar to what is done in this House. Let us imagine a Sinn Féin mayor is elected. Under this legislation, the Sinn Féin mayor could populate the committees with all of his or her party colleagues.

I do not believe anybody would think that is fair. If we leave it up to the mayor to do it, it will be left open to abuse.

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