Údarás na Gaeltachta (Amendment) Bill 2024: Explanatory Memorandum Details New Board Election and Selection Process (data.oireachtas.ie)

• Replaces current board appointment process with 10 elected and 6 minister-appointed members.
• Establishes three regional committees with local authority representatives to advise on regional issues.
• Grants Údarás power to dispose of land for housing purposes to approved housing bodies or local authorities.
• Limits board terms to maximum six years and two total terms, and allows temporary replacement of members on leave.

"The Údarás na Gaeltachta (Amendment) Bill 2024, introduced by the Irish government, reforms the board appointment process. The current system of local authority nominations and PAS selection will be replaced with a hybrid model: 10 elected members and 6 minister-appointed members. Three statutory regional committees will be established to strengthen community links. The bill also grants Údarás power to dispose of land for housing to approved housing bodies or local authorities. Other amendments include term limits (max six years, two terms total), temporary leave replacements, and technical changes to electoral and language legislation."