Jonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I move amendment No. 45:

In page 26, subsection (7)(a), line 17, after "woman" to insert the following:"each of whom shall be from and have knowledge of education and training in the functional area of the relevant education and training board".

The amalgamation of the VECs poses a concern. Given the fact that the boundaries will change, members may find themselves just outside the boundaries of the new education and training boards, ETBs, yet be in close proximity to one of the relevant schools. We are attempting to ensure that someone is not discriminated against on these grounds. As far as is practicable, such persons should be accommodated.