Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

If we are to change the remit of SFI, the amendment would require a Minister to provide the Oireachtas with a justification to change any future remit of SFI in the way it occurred when energy was added to the remit. Future Ministers may seek to broaden the role of SFI into areas that funding will not cover, with associated weaknesses, but amendment No. 5 in particular would prevent that from happening. As Oireachtas consultation is a buzz phrase with some members of the Government now, this might be a good way to start the process.