Conor Lenihan (Dublin South West, Fianna Fail)

I move amendment No. 7:

In page 11, to delete lines 39 to 43 and substitute the following:

"13G.—The principal objective of the Commission in exercising its functions under this Part is to protect the public by fostering and encouraging safety as respects the carrying on of designated petroleum activities.".

Amendments Nos. 7 and 8 have been tabled for reasons of clarity. I am anxious that the intention of this Bill is clearly understood when the Commission for Energy Regulation undertakes the various public consultation processes that are required. The CER is being conferred with a number of functions under this Bill. The intention of this amendment is to identify that the key goal among these sanctions "is to protect the public by fostering and encouraging safety as respects the carrying on of designated petroleum activities". It is really an issue of clarity.

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