Lorraine Higgins (Labour) | Oireachtas source

I support this motion, which concerns a change in the membership of the Standards in Public Office Commission. I understand these vacancies arose last month. I commend the Minister on moving so swiftly to fill them in such a short period. I understand that important investigations could not go ahead as a consequence of the board not being at its full capacity. It is necessary for the board to be at its full capacity because it gives it purpose in its modus operandi. I understand the two people who have been nominated are a former judge, Mr. Justice Daniel O'Keeffe, and a former Member of the Oireachtas. I know that both men are of great ability and have great experience in their respective fields of law and politics. I wish both of them well in their work on the commission.