Gerard Craughwell (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I accept what the Minister has said. The magic word in what he had to say was "employee" because it suggests to me that it is envisaged, as suggested by Senator Barrett, that the harbour master will be standing outside the door with his cap in his hand waiting to see whether his masters inside want to hear his wisdom. These men have developed wisdom over many years. By right, they should be ex officiomembers of the board with full voting rights. Senator Barrett has said he is withdrawing this amendment, but I wish to make it known that I intend to resubmit it on Report Stage.