Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)

As regards the institutes of technology, I accept the Senator's point and I will bear it in mind. On the last point made by Senator Ryan, it would put a huge onus on the Minister to explain the whys and wherefores of an appointment. I have experience of making appointments to boards and it would be difficult to do that. It would also create a lot of unnecessary paper.

Amendment put and declared lost.

Section 15 agreed to.

SECTION 16.