Michael Finucane (Fine Gael)

As a former Chairman of the Committee of Public Accounts, when discussing various matters we were always reminded that we could not be critical of policy or of Ministers. Sometimes we had to bite our lip in order to stay within the parameters. I compliment Senator Quinn on this amendment. On day one, we were told the digital hub would be a very exciting, innovative body and we were told about its international component. If we are to forge an independence for it, as any body such as this requires, it would be regrettable to muzzle the chief executive so that he cannot express his thoughts where he may disagree with policy. I fully agree that this measure should be deleted from the Bill.