19.— (1) Each education and training board may appoint—

(a) in accordance with procedures determined by the Minister following consultation with the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, and

(b) with the consent of the Minister,

such and so many persons to be members of staff of the board concerned as it may from time to time determine.

(2) The terms and conditions of service of a member of staff of an education and training board shall, with the consent of the Minister and the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, be such as may be determined from time to time by the board.

(3) There shall be paid by an education and training board to the members of its staff such remuneration, allowances and expenses as, from time to time, the board with the consent of the Minister and the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform determines.

(4) In this section “member of staff” does not include a Principal, teacher or other member of staff of a recognised school.