John Curran (Dublin Mid West, Fianna Fail)

The background criteria for appointment of members to the appeals tribunal is laid out in the legislation. Should they be appointed by the Minister or another body? At this stage, people are saying we have enough other bodies and it should be a direct appointment. However, this would be done within the specific range of experiences mentioned in legislation. The section states that two members of the tribunal "shall be persons who ... have experience in areas of expertise relating to charities." I acknowledge the Senator's point, but it will be by ministerial appointment and for those who meet the criteria.