Donie Cassidy (Fianna Fail)

Senator Quinn's contribution this morning was outstanding and deserves a wider audience. Those of us who run or have run our own businesses know only too well that there is no guaranteed income for the self-employed. I fully agree with Senator Quinn that the only consideration must be that the best person for the job is appointed. Taxpayers will benefit from having the most qualified people in those positions.

Senator Alex White spoke about medical claims and referred to the report by the Law Reform Commission. I was surprised to hear him call for the abolition of that body.