Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

We discussed this at length and I know the Minister's officials said it was not their intention. However, section 11, as drafted, givescarte blancheto the Minister to impose or propose any fees. It states: "...determine the fees to be paid to it in relation to the performance, by or on behalf of it, of its functions." This was a concern raised with me and other members in regard to cost issues for AHBs. I will also oppose this section. It would be interesting to hear the Minister's response. We discussed this at a previous committee hearing. Why does he believe the section needs to be as it is if the intention is not to charge additional fees?