25.  (1) The Authority may appoint persons to be the staff of the Authority and may determine their duties.

(2) The Authority, with the approval of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, shall determine—

(a) the terms and conditions of employment (including terms and conditions relating to remuneration and allowances) of staff appointed under this section, and

(b) the grades of the staff of the Authority and the numbers of staff in each grade.

(3) The remuneration and allowances of the Authority’s staff are payable by the Authority to the staff out of funds at the Authority’s disposal.

(4) A member of staff of the Authority shall be a public servant.