Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick City, Labour) | Oireachtas source

The subsection states "in the performance of his or her duties under this paragraph". It is related to this particular paragraph and is not a general statement. Subsection (3) of Schedule 2 provides that "the president may make proposals to the technological university on any matter relating to its functions." The Deputy is specifically addressing a particular paragraph that deals with reporting to the Comptroller and Auditor General, a particular function of the president, rather than the role of the president in general.