I am aghast at section 19 and ask that the Minister look at it again before Committee Stage. In effect, section 19 means that a high ranking official working in the authority could seek election to Dáil Éireann. This is a provision which I have not seen in Bills before the House. I could envisage a situation where a high ranking official could promote the area in which he is seeking election and could provide funds for that region. On election to Dáil Éireann or Seanad Éireann, he could seek leave of absence from the authority but return to it on leaving politics. The Minister must look at this section which is not in keeping with the standards applying to semi-State bodies. I have not seen a provision where a high ranking official could seek election to Dáil Éireann while holding down a top job in the Civil Service or a semi-State company. I urge the Minister to look at section 19 before Committee Stage.