Brendan Daly (Fianna Fail)

I am raising this because of a possible flaw in the legislation. I noted another flaw in the Schedule which allows the board to appoint and dispense with executives without any consultation with the Minister for Transport. Two problems may arise from this. First, the new chief executive could be given terms and conditions much more favourable than the present chief executive. Second, a board can remove an appointment within a week. No State company board should have that authority without having to consult the relevant Minister. If terms and conditions of employment must be approved by the Ministers for Transport and Finance, it is, therefore, reasonable that the Minister should have the power of involvement when a chief executive is dismissed.