Ann Ormonde (Fianna Fail)

I, too, was very disappointed when I read the broad statement that only those who have the expertise and can make a substantial contribution to a board will be appointed. The categories of persons who cannot be appointed are listed and it is stated that no Oireachtas Members or local authority members can be appointed. I, as an Oireachtas Member, would have difficulty being appointed to a board because I would not have sufficient time to devote to it. This is my personal position and I am not speaking for all Members. I am a teacher, educationalist and psychologist by profession.