Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

This refers to where there is a risk of disease or a disease agent that may be present on land or premises. The amendment requires that: "The power conferred on an authorised officer under subsection (4)(a) and (b) may only be exercised by an inspector of the Minister." The Deputies want to ensure that it is someone from the Department rather than someone from a local authority. Is that the distinction intended?