Brendan Ryan (Labour)

I accept the comments of the Minister of State and do not intend to press this amendment today. There may be some merit in his words. As we see it, the difference, or strengthening, the amendment would bring about is that the authority would invite and consider submissions from any local authority whose functional area is affected. The amendment would strengthen the Bill and we feel it is appropriate. I will not press it but reserve the possibility of doing so on Report Stage.