Martin Mansergh (Fianna Fail)

I disagree. When a declaration of interest is made, the Minister must decide whether those interests interfere with the wisdom of making the appointment. The commission does not have the powers to decide whether somebody should be appointed. If a Minister is responsible for important appointments, there is a case for making a declaration to him or her. For example, the special adviser to the Taoiseach is required to submit a declaration to the Taoiseach as well as to the commission.