Fergal Browne (Fine Gael)

I move amendment No. 3:

In page 14, subsection (3), between lines 2 and 3, to insert the following paragraph:

"(c) if it is satisfied that such exclusion is in the public interest and provides for a recruitment process which is in accord with the principles of fair and transparent recruitment and promotion processes.".

We were afraid that the old system of patronage could occur from time to time in the case of some grades within the Civil Service and public service, such as porters. This was raised by my colleague, Deputy Bruton, in the Dáil. It is important that recruitment is fair and transparent.