Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)

I move amendment No. 32:

In page 31, line 7, to delete "Where" and substitute "Subject to subsection (7), where".

I gave a commitment to examine this matter for Report Stage. The amendments I now propose will provide that the removal of council from office under the terms of subsections (5) and (6) will require that a ministerial order, or draft of which, must be laid before both Houses of the Oireachtas. The draft must be accompanied by a statement of the reasons for the order. The order cannot take effect, unless a resolution approving it is passed by both Houses of the Oireachtas. The amendment to subsection (11) provides for the continuation of the performance of the council's functions in any such situation.

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