Seanad debates

Thursday, 5 December 2002

National Tourism Development Authority Bill, 2002: Report and Final Stages.

 

We discussed this on an earlier Stage when the Minister said he would look at the issue. Members of the authority are allowed to hold office for two terms of five years each. It would be undesirable for someone to be a member of the authority for ten years. A three year term would be more appropriate. The amendment is another attempt to shed light on appointments to and the operation of semi-State authorities. New members should be introduced at regular intervals. The Minister has proposed rotational membership, but the prospect of ten year terms should be removed. Six years would be much more suitable.

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