Brendan Ryan (Labour)

While I broadly welcome the amendment, I quibble with the wording "published by electronic means or otherwise". The Internet is an additional method of publication rather than a substitute. A board should be required to maintain and publish a printed register also. My amendment seeks to include the wording "on the Internet and otherwise". The Internet is not a substitute for books, newspapers or printed registers. This is a quibble and I welcome the provision to ensure annual publication at least. Publication could take place more often, however, especially if an electronic register is maintained, which it would require little effort to keep up to date.