Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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I thank the Deputy. What we are endeavouring to do in this section is ensure the chief executive officer of the HEA can deal with a number of matters as they arise. There is standard provision in legislation relating to what are called "other conditions". I accept "other conditions" could perhaps be viewed as a catch-all, although it is not a legal term. It can be a standard provision. I am trying to get the threshold right of what is appropriate for the CEO to be able to discharge as chief executive and what the CEO should have to receive board approval for.

I am not in a position to accept amendments Nos. 105 to 107, inclusive, but I am considering making an amendment on Report Stage based on Deputy Ó Ríordáin's overall point to include a requirement for board approval for the addition of other conditions. I am flagging that I am considering bringing forward an amendment on Report Stage that board approval would be required for the addition of other conditions.