Michael McDowell (Independent) | Oireachtas source

It seems clear to me that the director is not included in the phrase "member of staff" for the purposes of section 30(6). I asked the Minister whether somebody, when he or she becomes director under section 31, wouldipso factobe a civil servant. If the person would not be a civil servant, why not, unlike the other members of the office's staff? It is a simple question and if there is an answer, it will also be simple.The second point on which I want an explanation from the Minister is why somebody appointed to this job at the age of 52 has to be excluded from office after ten years, at the age of 62, if his or her service is perfectly satisfactory, regardless of whether he or she is a civil servant. I am entitled to answers to those two simple points.