Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)

I move amendment No. 15:

In page 7, subsection (4)(a), line 42, to delete ", not exceeding 3 years,".

This amendment proposes not to apply a limit of three years because I do not see why a person's term of office should be limited to three years. In fact, it should not be limited at all and the Minister should appoint the person for a fixed term of his or her choosing. Will the Minister of State enlighten the House as to why the figure of three years has been selected?

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