Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

There was some discussion on Committee Stage on Schedule 1(3)(3), which provides for the resignation or removal of members of the board of Sport Ireland. Senator Wilson and other had concerns that paragraphs (a) and (b) might be unconstitutional. Having taken advice from the draftsmen in the Attorney General's office, I can see no basis for declaring the provisions as unconstitutional. These are standard provisions which reflect policies about the suitability of individuals to hold positions on a board. I am informed that these provisions have been included in a number of Bills since the Personal Insolvency Act 2012 was passed.