Jim Daly (Cork South West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I move amendment No.16:

In page 30, line 17, after “post” to insert “or electronically”.

Regulators are increasingly switching to electronic or Internet-based registration systems. The provisions for notifications in the Bill require prepaid post. These amendments are designed to give regulators the option to issue notifications about registration by e-mail or other electronic means.

These amendments are designed to give the regulators the option to issue notifications about registration by email or other electronic means. This will provide a degree of future proofing and ensure that efficient and cost-effective registration systems can be introduced. The amendments are required in the legislation relating to the functions of the Medical Council, the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland, CORU and the Dental Council of Ireland. It is not necessary to amend the Pharmacy Act. The Department is consulting with the regulators about notification of other events outside of registration, and it is possible that I will seek to introduce further amendments in that regard on Report Stage.