Noel Treacy (Galway East, Fianna Fail)

It is not necessary to include the word "reasonably" in subsection (4). The Minister and the National Development Finance Agency are obliged under law to act reasonably in the performance of all their functions. Reasonableness, fairness, equality, etc., have to prevail and we can be certain that will be the hallmark and track record of this agency. Consequently, I regret I cannot accept this amendment.

Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.

Section 18 agreed to.

Section 19 agreed to.

NEW SECTION.