Malcolm Noonan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Green Party)
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I move amendment No. 18:

In page 18, line 1, to delete “a member” and substitute “an ordinary member”.

This amendment clarifies that provisions for the disqualification of members are with regard to the commission’s ordinary members. The disqualification provisions will not apply to the ex officio positions, namely, the Clerk of the Dáil and the Ombudsman, given the nature of such positions is that they attach to holders of particular public offices. I am of the view that introducing further provisions and criteria would not be desirable.