Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

-----which, I have no doubt, is the most appropriate body to carry out the function of the selection of the members of the commission. The Public Appointments Service delivers a most excellent and professional service.

I reject the constitutional issues as raised by Senator McDowell. Great care was taken at all times in the course of the preparation and development of this Bill, including consultation with a number of Attorneys General. That has led us to where we are now. I am not minded to accept the Senator's amendment for the reasons that I have just put forward and in the context of the matters we have discussed at length in the House in the course of the past 18 months.