26.— (1) The Minister may, with the consent of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, from time to time determine the amount of an allowance that may be paid by the Board to—

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

(b) a member of the Board 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 Board.