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

Section 34A(4), as inserted by section 40, states: "The Institute may, prior to the preparation, amendment or revocation of a contingency plan, consult with the Minister for Defence, the Minister for Justice and Equality, the Minister for Health or such other Ministers of the Government or persons as the Institute considers appropriate." The Minister for the Environment is a notice party automatically. Perhaps the Minister for Agriculture, Marine and Food should be included.