Michael McCarthy (Labour)

I appreciate the Minister's reply. There is obvious merit in what he says and the point is well made. If one wants an example of the Minister's point, one need look no further than the incinerator in Cork and the disparity between the inspector's report and the absolute discretion of the board in that case. I may revisit this matter on Report Stage but the fact that this term was introduced in 1976 is at least an indication that we may look at other phraseology that might better address the point the Minister makes. I accept the board needs to have no outside interference to reinforce its independence, which is an aim to which we all aspire. I will withdraw the amendment but I may revisit it on Report Stage.