Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

With all respect to the Minister, I believe that the agency should consult. That is a very reasonable expectation and requirement. Using the word "consideration", not "due consideration", makes it too simple to dismiss and too easy for the agency to say it has met the criteria. The provision needs to stand up. We must deliver a clear message by using the words "due consideration", which is the best way I can strengthen what is intended and what is presented to us in section 9(3) as it stands. I regret that the Minister is unwilling to accept my amendment and therefore shall press my amendment.