Noel Coonan (Fine Gael)

The Bill states that the member shall have knowledge or experience of the food industry or horticulture. If that provision was put into practice, it would mean that the member might merely be in the food industry. It is possible, under the terms of the Bill, that no one from the horticulture sector would be on the board. I am seeking to ensure that a person from the horticulture sector will be a member of the board and that the sector's voice will be heard. It is vitally important for the industry. This is a niche industry involved in a very specific area of production. It is vital that the Bill provides for representation from that group.