David Norris (Independent) | Oireachtas source

This is following the Scottish precedent and the Minister has urged the significance and relevance of the Scottish experience upon us. It is important that we do not just confine it to where the Minister considers it appropriate but that we look at the Scottish experience in detail. It is perfectly reasonable to suggest that where there are lay members, and there are quite a number of lay members in this situation, the lay members who are not qualified and do not have the capacity or experience to assess these criteria should not take part in this process.