James Bannon (Fine Gael)

I move amendment No. 90:

In page 50, subsection (1), line 34, after "agreement" to insert "in relation to the discharge of its functions under this Act".

We need to limit the scope of the agreements into which a water services authority can enter. I propose that an authority may enter into agreements only if they relate to the discharge of its functions under the Act. Perhaps the Minister of State will accept this important amendment. It should be accepted.