Diarmuid Wilson (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I understand that a letter was issued to the Senator or his colleagues this morning on the matter. For the benefit of the House, I shall read into the record the note that the Cathaoirleach has left for me, if that is okay, on the amendment tabled by Senators Ó Clochartaigh and his colleagues that sought to increase the membership of the authority from 11 to 13 members. It reads:

This will increase the remuneration and expenses of the Authority. The Bill provides that these costs must first be paid out of the Exchequer before these costs may be recouped from levy funding. As this increase in membership could increase a charge on the Exchequer the amendment must be ruled out of order in accordance with Standing Order 41.