Fergal Browne (Fine Gael)

I thank the Minister of State for accepting the concept informing the Fine Gael amendment moved on Committee Stage which sought to serve the public interest. The danger is that if a clear majority of committee members are registrants, it might be difficult to ensure fair decisions are made. I welcome the Government amendment.

Senator O'Toole spoke on Committee Stage of the exclusion of politicians from appointments to boards. Such disgraceful provisions are made in every Bill. One would think it was a crime to be a politician.