Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)

I am not aware of any legislation that sets out the length of time that a CEO may be absent. It is a question of good governance. The amendment provides for the replacement of a CEO a temporary basis while he or she is absent, for example, on sick leave. If the CEO was absent for an extended period the board would presumably address the governance issues arising. I am not sure we can set out in legislation the acceptable period for a person to be out sick from a particular role. That would have to be judged by the board.

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