Martin Ferris (Kerry North-West Limerick, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I move amendment No. 28:

In page 11, line 34, to delete “shall not be bound by any recommendation” and substitute “shall be bound by any recommendation”.

The amendment states that HRI shall not be bound by any recommendation of the race fixing committee and that the final decision on race fixtures shall be taken by HRI. I do not see the logic in that. The race fixing committee is made up of officials from HRI. It is an independent group, albeit made up of HRI members. If the committee has a view on a matter, it can be overturned by the HRI board. I do not see the merit in it. I am recommending the text "shall be bound by any recommendation".