Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour) | Oireachtas source

Again, the Deputy's intention is captured by the amendment I propose. He should examine amendments Nos. 33 and 34. The procedure for the Minister to be able to act in this way is important because as Deputy Donnelly said, nothing is set in stone. The Deputy wants Dáil oversight of decisions. My amendments Nos. 33 and 34 to the relevant sections, 6 and 7, require a positive resolution of both Houses of the Oireachtas before they come into effect. Any such decision must be laid formally before this House and the other House and it will require a formal acquiescence of the House.

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