8. (1) The Tribunal may, with the consent of the Minister, given with the approval of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, appoint such and so many persons to be members of staff of the Tribunal as it may determine.

(2) The terms and conditions of service of a member of staff of the Tribunal and the grade at which he or she serves shall be such as may be determined by the Tribunal with the consent of the Minister and the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.

(3) The members of staff of the Tribunal shall perform their functions under the direction and control of the Chairperson.