22.— (1) The Minister may, with the consent of the Minister for Finance, from time to time determine the amount of an allowance that may by paid by the Council to—

(a) the President of the Council in respect of the President’s role as President,

(b) a member of the Council in respect of such membership, or

(c) a member of a committee in respect of such membership.

(2) An allowance referred to in subsection (1) shall be paid out of the funds at the disposal of the Council.