Joint statement by Din l-Art Helwa, FAA, Ramblers, Friends of the Earth Malta:

“While the eNGOs have every respect for Dr Franco Mercieca, they feel that
his involvement in property development brings a clear conflict of interest
to the post of Chairman of the Parliamentary Environment Committee.”

http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2016-02-07/local-news/E-NGOs-raise-concerns-about-Franco-Mercieca-s-nomination-to-Environment-Committee-6736152944

also see:

https://dinlarthelwa.org/uncategorized/press-releases/chairman-of-parliamentary-committee/