40.—(1) There stands established a body to be known as the Private Security Appeal Board (in this Act referred to as “the Appeal Board”), or in the Irish language An Bord Achomhairc um Shlándáil Phríobháideach, to hear and determine appeals against decisions of the Authority.

(2) The Appeal Board shall be independent in the performance of its functions.

(3) The provisions of Schedule 2 shall have effect in relation to the Appeal Board.