Seanad debates
Tuesday, 24 June 2003
Arts Bill 2002: Second Stage.
I welcome the size of the board. The number of members mentioned was 12. That is a workable figure. The previous number of members was unworkable, whereas a smaller board would probably not have enough expertise. As Senator Dardis said – I know the Minister is aware of this – the choice of appointments is critical to ensure the demise of the elitism, lack of accountability and lack of focus, from a Government perspective, that existed in the past. This can be done by ensuring that the people appointed have the capacity to discharge their duties, as recognised in forthcoming Government policy.
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