Ivana Bacik (Dublin Bay South, Labour) | Oireachtas source

The drafting could be strengthened without in any way changing the substance. I refer to a requirement specifying that, in considering an application made to him or her, the Minister shall take into account the assessments. This would strengthen the provision and give effect to it in the way the Minister has indicated. That is clearly his intention but it is just a matter of ensuring it is made clear in the text of section 7(1). The drafting could have been clearer to ensure that is the intent.

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