147. (1) The Commission shall, from time to time, establish a stakeholder council to provide advice and opinions to the Commission generally and in relation to the preparation and use of codes of conduct under Chapter 5.

(2) The stakeholder council shall comprise not more than 15 persons, to be appointed by the Commission, the composition of which shall reflect the views of members of the Oireachtas as well as those of print, broadcast and online media.