Malcolm Noonan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

Any such suspension shall take effect immediately upon issuance by the office of a notice of suspension. Any such suspension shall furthermore remain in effect pending the making of a recommendation by the office to the Minister, to issue the draft direction or not, and consideration of the recommendation and making of the decision by the Minister. It is precautionary, and I think the objective is to suspend it immediately where there are concerns, while a recommendation is being made.