Noel Coonan (Fine Gael)

I move amendment No. 3:

In page 9, paragraph (a), line 4, to delete "or" and substitute "and".

This is a similar argument. I am seeking to delete the word "or" and substitute "and". I have spoken to people involved in the horticulture industry and there is concern that they will be ignored in the composition of this new board, particularly the producers who are doing an excellent job. I am concerned that this Bill is not catering for them. There is a danger that the appointee could be just somebody from the food industry. We anticipate that there will be a representative of the food industry on the board but we need a cast iron assurance from the Minister that there will also be somebody from the horticulture producing sector. Inserting the word "and" instead of "or" is the only way to ensure that.