Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

This amendment proposes that section 4, which deals with the performance of functions by the Commission for Energy Regulation, will not come into operation until after January 2014. We feel that these amendments are not appropriate in that the purpose of section 24 is to provide the commission with the necessary powers to prepare for the performance of regulatory functions and to advise the Government on the development of policy regarding the regulation of water services. It is very important that this work commences as soon as possible. Therefore we do not accept the amendment.