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Composition of Forum.
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15.— (1) The Forum shall consist of a chairperson, a deputy chairperson and such number of ordinary members as the Taoiseach may determine in accordance with subsection (3).
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(2) The members of the Forum shall be appointed by the Taoiseach.
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(3) Of the ordinary members of the Forum—
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(a) 15 shall be members of either Dáil Éireann or Seanad Éireann,
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(b) not less than 3 and not more than 5 shall be persons nominated by organisations which the Taoiseach considers representative of business and employer interests participating in social partnership arrangements,
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(c) not less than 3 and not more than 5 shall be persons nominated by the Irish Congress of Trade Unions,
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(d) not less than 3 and not more than 5 shall be persons nominated by organisations which the Taoiseach considers representative of farming and agricultural interests participating in social partnership arrangements,
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(e) not less than 10 and not more than 15 shall be persons nominated by organisations which the Taoiseach considers representative of the community and voluntary sector, especially those concerned with matters pertaining to equality and social inclusion,
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(f) not less than 3 and not more than 5 shall be persons nominated by organisations which the Taoiseach considers representative of the local government system,
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(g) not less than 3 and not more than 5 shall be public servants, and
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(h) not less than 3 and not more than 5 shall be persons possessing knowledge, experience and skills which the Taoiseach considers relevant to the functions of the Forum.
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