Paudie Coffey (Fine Gael)

I move amendment No. 12:

In page 26, to delete lines 35 to 39.

Our concern is that reference is made in the section to an inspector. However, no definition or indication is given as to who such an inspector should be. It is not clear whether it is intended that the Minister would have the power to appoint a completely new category of inspector or if it is intended an inspector would be appointed by An Bord Pleanála. This is a technical amendment to bring clarity to the Bill because it is not clear from the wording and it could be open to challenge in future. Our advice is there should be clarity and this is the reason for the amendment.