Michael McCarthy (Labour)

I move amendment No. 9:

In page 48, subsection (5)(b)(ii), line 9, to delete "(if any)".

In this amendment, the words "if any" mean that Inland Fisheries Ireland is at liberty not to maintain a website. There should be a clear obligation on it to have a website and to publish the by-laws on it. On Committee Stage in the Dáil, the Minister stated the amendment would cause difficulties and one could not compel a body to have a website. However, that is incorrect because other legislation enacted by both Houses do that. For example, the Petroleum (Exploration and Extraction) Safety Bill refers to publication on a website, as does a number of other pieces of legislation. I hope the Minister of State is still flexible and that he will accept this amendment.