Kathleen O'Meara (Labour)

I move amendment No. 2:

In page 15, line 4, after "section" to insert "3B or".

Amendments Nos. 2 and 3 would have a similar effect. As it stands, section 3B would allow the Minister to amend the Act in certain circumstances. The language used in the section confers considerable power on the Minister. The amendment proposes that the approval of the Oireachtas be required before he or she exerts such power. All that is currently required is that the Oireachtas be informed. Given the wide-ranging nature of the Bill, this provision is not sufficient and needs to be strengthened.