David Norris (Independent) | Oireachtas source

The person has been recommended. How could he or she possibly be considered in any sense or under any circumstances unsuitable? The person must be suitable given that he or she has been recommended. It is perfectly obvious that the person is eminently suitable. It gives the Government of the day the opportunity to appoint a person who may have been a close second on a previous occasion. Under the Bill as drafted, that opportunity might not be there. This is an important amendment and it is eminently sensible. Why should someone who has been adjudged suitable and appropriate have to go through the whole rigmarole again and make another application? It is complete nonsense. As for wasting time and tedium, this is a completely tedious process. It is a complete and utter nonsense and I hope the Minister will accept the amendment.