Brendan Ryan (Labour)

I move amendment No. 4:

In page 8, subsection (1)(b), line 37, to delete "any or all of" and substitute the following:

"subparagraph (iii) of, and such other subparagraphs as are appropriate of,".

The problem with section 10(1)(b) is that the phrase "any or all of" leaves it too open for the authority when considering the 11 factors in granting a licence. Section 10(1)(b)(iii) refers to "the impact a proposed public bus passenger service would have on public passenger transport services". The Labour Party believes the section, as drafted, could allow the national transport authority to ignore this factor. The impact on public services must be considered in every case.