Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael)

I ask the Minister of State to clarify the purpose of this section, which reads: "The Authority may take such steps as it considers appropriate to consult with persons whom it considers may be affected by the performance by it of its functions." I ask for an explanation of what is meant in terms of consultations with stakeholders. I am particularly concerned about the part which reads "may be affected by the performance by it of its functions". That phrase struck me.