Danny Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent) | Oireachtas source

When we look at the directions given for the appointment of this commission, the first one is board management. That has been dealt with. It refers to "his or her having such experience, qualifications, training or expertise as is appropriate having regard to the functions of the Commission". How many years of experience is required? Is it open-ended? Is it one, two, five or 20 years? What qualifications are required for the job? Where are they listed? We cannot see them. They do not seem to be in the Bill. It just says qualifications. It is open-ended again. Must they have the leaving certificate? Must they have gone to college? Must they have a degree or a postgraduate qualification? What is required? It is not listed here.

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