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

Again, my response to amendment No. 30 is the same as for amendment No. 29. Amendment No. 31 is not accepted because the text in the Bill is appropriate, providing that the Minister shall establish a "suitable, independent, objective and transparent procedure (which may include the establishment of a committee) in accordance with which recommendations may be made to the Minister in relation to the appointment of ordinary members of the Board.". Amendment No. 32 is not being accepted as a ministerial order will be made in the normal manner and a requirement for a resolution of both Houses of the Oireachtas to approve a draft order is not necessary. Amendment No. 33 is not being accepted as the Government has decided to end the outdated system of nominating bodies deciding who to put forward for board appointments and is instead putting in place an open, competitive process by which any member of the public can apply to become a member of the board of An Bord Pleanála.