Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)

As I signalled in the House on Committee Stage, this amendment spells out in greater detail the ways in which the agency may manage its property interests. While the existing provision was thought to be quite adequate, this amendment is being proposed in the interest of achieving maximum clarity in defining the commercial remit of the agency. This is as a result of us reconsidering the legislation in light of comments made by Senators on either side of the House.

Amendment agreed to.