23. (1) The articles of association of an energy company shall provide that prior to its disposal date—

(a) the number of directors of the energy company shall not be less than 3,

(b) only employees of BGÉ, and no other persons, shall be eligible to be directors of the energy company, and

(c) no remuneration shall be paid to directors of the energy company for acting as directors.

(2) Until the disposal date the appointment of a director of an energy company or the termination of such an appointment shall not take effect until it is approved by the Minister with the consent of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.