Cian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

I move amendment No. 51:

In page 65, line 33, to delete "serious".

There is no need for people to stay in the room unless they want to. This relates to removal of members of the board or the appeals committee and the grounds for that. Why would it not be grounds for appeal where a board member or member of the appeals committee engaged in misconduct? Why does it have to be serious misconduct? What is the definition or threshold for serious misconduct as opposed to misconduct? Why would "misconduct" not be sufficient grounds? This relates to grounds for removal and it does not mean that because a board member or member of the appeals committee is engaged in misconduct, they must be removed. Will the Minister of State explain that?