Alice-Mary Higgins (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State very much. He makes a valid point as there are of course short-term ad hoccommittees. In that regard, I would be very happy if he wanted to simply set a maximum term and to allow for more flexibility. That maximum terms could be two or three years or whatever is deemed to be most useful or appropriate. That is absolutely fair enough. In that context, I will not press the amendments at this point. I have already moved amendment No. 24b. I will withdraw it and reserve the right to come back on Report Stage.