Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)

That is the position. I agree it appears somewhat ageist. I am unsure as to the genesis of this legislation and whether it was introduced in recent years or in years past. We are all living much longer and are hopefully much healthier. Perhaps the provision could be reconsidered in the future. It was not regarding the Arts Council that I made the point, it was regarding State boards in general, and that is the legislative position.

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