Olwyn Enright (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)

I move amendment No. 15:

In page 9, line 18, after "regulations" to insert "which shall be approved by Dáil Éireann".

I raised this issue on Committee Stage. It is important the power is given to Dáil Éireann to approve decisions the Minister makes in this area. We were told this provision was inserted because of, for example, swine flu but there is no concrete reason that the Minister needs this power. Before he makes regulations there should be a debate in the Dáil. I am aware he says they will be laid before the House but many things are laid before the House. It is difficult to get a debate on them; it is in the gift of the Government. That is why I wish to ensure the Dáil would have the opportunity to debate such decisions.

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