Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick County, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I have an issue with respect to amendment No. 24c. I do not want to have a situation where somebody who is on the board or a subcommittee for a specific purpose by virtue of his or her expertise, whether they are an ex officiomember of a lay member, is unnecessarily kicked off of it. If we are overly prescriptive on the duration of the committee that might occur. I know that is not what is intended. There may have to be flexibility there as well. As part of tonight's discussions, I ask the Senator to withdraw the amendment. I will certainly reflect on it between now and Report Stage. I understand the thrust of what she is trying to do with regard to transparency, term limits and reports. I do not have a difficulty with them but neither do I want to discommode the board in the future.