Section 7 of the Act of 2004 is amended -

(a) in subsection (4), by the substitution of “3” for “7” in each place where it occurs, and

(b) by the insertion of the following subsection after subsection (5):

“(5A) A person appointed to be an tArd-Chláraitheoir may at any time resign his or her office by letter addressed to the Minister and the resignation shall take effect on and from the date of receipt of the letter.”.