Michael McCarthy (Labour)

I move amendment No. 29:

In page 30, between lines 24 and 25, to insert the following:

"(b) by substituting the following for the definition of "Minister"

" 'Minister' means the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources;",".

I thank the Acting Chairman for her strong presence of mind in those confusing deliberations. This amendment seeks to update the principal Act by inserting the Minister's up-to-date title, which has changed since the principal Act was passed. The amendment is not strictly necessary as the title was changed by regulation but it is good practice. We do not expect the Minister to divulge any knowledge he might have on the ministerial and departmental reconfigurations but none the less I hope he accepts the sprit of the amendment.