Malcolm Noonan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

Before I specifically speak to the amendments, I would point out that there is already a committee system in place for the recruitment of a chairperson of An Bord Pleanála through an open and competitive process. The Bill provides that the Minister "shall establish a suitable, independent, objective and transparent procedure (which may include the establishment of a committee)", which is more than adequate in this regard.

I cannot accept amendment No. 29 as section 6 provides for a new open, competitive process by which any member of the public can apply to become a member of An Bord Pleanála-----