Fiach MacConghail (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I am not in favour of section 18(9). Let us compare section 18(8) with section 18(9). Section 18(8) states that the chief executive officer shall be the accountable person when it comes to "the Committee of Dáil Éireann established under the Standing Orders of Dáil Éireann." What would happen if the CEO had to face questioning by the Committee of Public Accounts or the Oireachtas Joint Committee on the Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht? If the CEO was asked direct questions by a Senator or Deputy about Government policy, particularly about his or her duties as CEO of the National Concert Hall, would he or she be allowed to respond? I would like the Minister to clarity the matter.