Seán Power (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)

The Senator is entitled to his opinion but ultimately, we are putting in place a board with a particular job to do. We must insert safeguards to ensure that the Minister can get involved if the board is not operating effectively. There is no desire on the part of Ministers to impose themselves and become involved in the day-to-day running of boards. It is important, however, that when we appoint a board it is run properly.