David Norris (Independent) | Oireachtas source

Exactly. This is precisely the kind of thing that all Members of the House would say if they were lucky enough to be on this consultative forum. I do not see anything in the Bill that outlines how we get there. How does one apply? Are positions advertised? I recall the competition legislation which came through the House several years ago. All public appointments had to be advertised and subject to competition. We do not find that anymore. We need to know the details, including the rough number that the Minister considers optimal and how people are to be appointed. There is a real necessity for the people who are being pinched to have a voice. If one wants to know how the foot feels, one does not ask the shoe. I am looking for the feet of Ireland, about which we heard so much on Friday. Reference was made to people speaking with their feet. I want the feet of Ireland to be represented on this consultative forum.