Fergal Browne (Fine Gael)

I move amendment No. 5:

In page 6, between lines 16 and 17, to insert the following:

"(4) The Minister shall issue guidelines detailing the criteria which shall be used when an assessment of 'unduly burdensome' under this section is being made under this section.".

We must have clarity on this issue. The term "unduly burdensome" is open to interpretation and it is in everyone's interest to issue guidelines to make lives easier if possible. This would ensure fair play, otherwise the decision could be a subjective view on whether someone has an entitlement when the opposite might be the case. It is in the interests of the Department and the Health Service Executive to have clarity on this point.