Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)

This amendment relates to the provision of a definition of functions in the principal Act. The authority's existing functions are addressed in sections 12, 14, 15, 17, 18 and, in particular, section 21. This amendment clarifies that the authority's functions inter alia include powers and duties and it is to be construed as such. It is a technical amendment and does not change the substance of anything in the Bill.

Amendment agreed to.

SECTION 2.