Jim McDaid (Donegal North East, Fianna Fail)

I have said before in regard to issues such as this that it is normally people who are experienced and who possess integrity and competence who are appointed by the Government to the various boards. It is always a point of contention with the Opposition that competent people may be appointed to boards who might be a member of one party or other. My party obtained up to 40% of the poll at the last general election. I would suggest to him that among that 40% are many people with experience, competence and integrity, but I will take the Senator's point on board.

Question put and agreed to.

Section 54 agreed to.

SECTION 55.