Arthur Morgan (Louth, Sinn Fein)

That was useful and it will be interesting to tease this out if "transfer" relates to transfer of the possession. The way in which amendment No. 17 is worded appears to refer to the transfer of ownership of the system or the asset. However, perhaps the Minister will clarify that it also means transfer of its use. For example, the DBO does not bestow ownership on the developer, that would remain with the local authority. It is therefore critical that we secure clarification regarding a potential loophole. Perhaps the Minister will also clarify section 12. It clearly states that there is provision, subject to the local authority's permission, for a third party to use the system. In other words, there appears to be provision for privatisation under that section.

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