Feargal Quinn (Independent)

I support Senator Ryan. If this had happened 20 or 30 years ago, Senator Ryan would not have tabled such an amendment. History has shown some bad examples of appointees to boards which were not valid. I understand the reason Senator Ryan tabled the amendment. I am sure he would like to include it in almost every State board. There are too many stories and examples of political appointments. There may be a better way of doing it than the method the Senator suggested. I would like the Minister to consider it for Report Stage.