Jim Walsh (Fianna Fail)

This is a relatively new initiative. The first appointments by the joint Oireachtas committee were to the board of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland and RTE. We are now considering appointments to the board of TG4. It is good the joint Oireachtas committee is involved in this. It is a slight departure and places an onus on members to ensure the process of selection is done in a way which enhances the contributions these people can make to the organisations to which they are being appointed. We should acknowledge that it is a good initiative.

Question put and agreed to.

Sections 13 to 16, inclusive, agreed to.

SECTION 17.