Thomas Byrne (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I move amendment No. 1:

In page 6, between lines 29 and 30, to insert the following:

“(a) makes, manages or directs the making of any relevant communications to any member of Government in relation to appointments to State Boards,”.

I will speak very briefly on this. These amendments try to bring as many entities as possible within the purview of the Act. The Minister has gone some way, but we feel there are gaps. These gaps are self-explanatory in each amendment, starting off with appointments to State boards. We have also named a large number of public companies and important regulatory bodies. I wish to know the Minister's view of these amendments before I consider my position.