Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael)

I move amendment No. 23:

In page 15, to delete lines 36 to 38 and substitute the following:

"(3) The Minister may appoint a person who is—

(a) a practising barrister or solicitor of not less than 7 years' standing, or

(b) in the Minister's opinion, suitably qualified for the position through that person's—

(i) professional or academic experience,

(ii) substantial experience of the prison system, or

(iii) relevant international experience of penal systems,

to be a member of and constitute an Appeal Tribunal.

(4) In the case of a person appointed under subsection (3)(b) of this section, the Minister may prescribe such training or instruction as he or she deems appropriate before such a person may be a member of an constitute an Appeal Tribunal.".