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

Amendment No. 69 was requested by Senator Higgins on Committee Stage. The amendment imposes a requirement on committees established by the board to make regular reports on their activities and for the board to report on the activities of its committees in its annual report to the Minister. It is straightforward. The amendment also sets a time limit for the time a committee may remain in existence unless this time is extended by way of a resolution of the board.

Senators Higgins and Ruane make a similar proposal in amendments Nos. 70 and 71. I ask that they consider withdrawing them.

Amendment No. 72 is a technical amendment to insert the words "its committees". I propose to accept that.