The Board has three committees which support the operation of the Board through their focus on specific areas of governance. Details of these Committees and their terms of reference are outlined below:

The Audit Committee supports the Board in its responsibilities relating to monitoring the Group's financial reporting process, reviewing and monitoring the risk management and internal controls systems, overseeing the work of the Group's Internal Audit function and advising the Board on the appointment and independence of the Group's external auditor.

The Audit Committee is comprised of four independent non-Executive Directors:

• Mr. Christopher Rogers (Committee Chairman)
• Dr. Hugh Brady
• Ms. Joan Garahy
• Ms. Emer Gilvarry

The Governance, Nomination and Sustainability Committee is responsible for evaluating the structure, size, composition and successional needs of the Board and its Committees with due regard for Board diversity. The Committee oversees the review of the results of the annual Board evaluation process as it relates to the Board and Committee performance and composition. Additionally, the Committee provide guidance and oversight on the implementation of the Group’s sustainability strategy.

The Nomination Committee is comprised of three independent non-Executive Directors and the Chairman of the Board:

• Mr. Philip Toomey (Committee Chairman)
• Dr. Hugh Brady
• Dr. Karin Dorrepaal
• Mr. Tom Moran

On behalf of the Board, the Remuneration Committee is responsible for determining the remuneration policy for the CEO and the other Executive Directors on an annual basis.

The Remuneration Committee is comprised of four independent non-Executive Directors:

• Ms. Joan Garahy (Committee Chairperson)
• Dr. Karin Dorrepaal
• Mr. Tom Moran
• Mr. Chris Rogers