Alan Kelly (Tipperary North, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I cannot agree to amendment No. 26. This amendment would see section 16 set out that the function of the National Transport Authority is "to develop, operate and maintain a regulatory framework for the quality licensing and regulation of... standards". There is a fundamental question as to the meaning of the phrase, "quality licensing and regulation" in legal or any other terms. The Senator should note this is also the opinion I have received from the Attorney General. Consequently, there is an issue in this regard and for this reason, I will not accept the amendment.