Seanad debates

Wednesday, 12 February 2003

Private Business. - The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (Charters Amendment) Bill 2002: Second Stage.

 

Without repeating points made by other speakers, I wish to draw attention to a few matters to which, perhaps, the Leas-Chathaoirleach may wish to respond. The Bill proposes to change the terms of office of certain office holders including, I believe, the president of the college. That is quite appropriate and I fully approve – the term of office was too short otherwise. However, there appears to be a certain contradiction in section 32 which states: "The Council of the College shall have the power to determine by resolution the term of office of any office holder." I believe that is superfluous and, indeed, conflicts somewhat with the earlier provision to lengthen the term of office. It is simply a general enablement and does not add anything to the Bill. However, if there is some particular reason for it, I have no very strong view on the matter. I simply suggest that we look at it more closely.

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