Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael)

I move amendment No. 7:

In page 17, between lines 21 and 22, to insert the following:

"'public consultation' means a publicly advertised invitation for submission from stakeholders and the general public;".

In the context of power and consultation, we ask that a public advertisement be placed inviting submissions from stakeholders and the general public, thereby allowing for meaningful dialogue and public involvement. Public consultation will be important if we are to be serious about active participation. This will require more than tokenism if people are to have their say.