Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I move amendment No. 37:

In page 8, lines 14 and 15, to delete “of the relevant matters” and substitute “relevant matter”.

Amendments Nos. 37, 39 and 42 are technical amendments to ensure there is consistency of phrasing throughout the Bill. They have the effect of describing the commission in the singular person throughout the Bill.
Section 5(7) includes within the scope of “relevant matters” any matter relating to the preparation of an enactment. For completeness, I am proposing amendment No. 40 to ensure that any communication relating to the amendment of legislation is also captured in the definition of relevant matters under the Bill. Such communications would therefore be subject to registration requirements.