Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)

This is a technical amendment. It substitutes the verb for the noun form in the elaboration of the definition of supply in paragraphs (a) and (b). First, this is more appropriate and more consistent with the approach taken to comparable definitions in the section. Second, it deletes the words "or inviting an offer to purchase" in paragraph (b). These had the potential to cause confusion with the concept of invitation to purchase, which is defined in this section and features in section 45 and other parts of the Bill. The words proposed for deletion are not essential to what is a comprehensive definition of supply. I am satisfied their removal will not create any gaps in the definition.