Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)

I move amendment No. 86:

In page 26, line 13, after "representations" to insert the following:

"and after the approval of the Houses of the Oireachtas".

The amendment reflects the view that Oireachtas approval should be secured in the case of much secondary legislation. Given the importance of reduced mobility regulations, it is proposed that such regulations be placed before the Houses for approval. Amendment No. 87 makes a similar provision. The amendments are in accordance with provisions in similar legislation introduced in recent years which required that secondary legislation be laid before the Houses. Given the critical importance of disability regulations, all such secondary legislation should be placed before the Oireachtas. To reflect the key role of the committees in this regard, it is proposed that the Committee on Transport be the relevant committee.

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