Shane Ross (Independent)

Having stuck rigidly to the issue, I plead with the Minister to think again on the Schedule and establish a system which separates the party in power from these appointments by at least one remove. I do not mind how he achieves this but the issue is of the utmost importance. I assume the appointments will be made in the next week or thereabouts. I ask the Minister to give some assurance they will not be riddled with the political complexion with which they have been riddled in the past.