Jillian van Turnhout (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I move amendment No. 13:

In page 35, lines 8 and 9, to delete “judgment in a particular case in the performance by the Agency of its functions” and substitute the following:
“judgement in a particular case in the performance by the Agency of its functions and must be in accordance with section 8 and section 9".

I refer to the word "judgment" in this section. This spelling of the word without the "e" very often means a court interpretation. I think it is very important that the word is spelled with the "e" because the Minister could take professional direction from more than one source. I believe this is a typographical error in the Bill but I ask the Minister to enlighten me otherwise. I think the "e" should be included in the spelling of the word.

I also wish to add "and must be in accordance with section 8 and section 9". I do not doubt the Minister's credentials to ensure the agency will act within its functions but it is very important that this is stressed. I have not pressed this type of amendment in other areas as did colleagues from other parties who are Members of the other House. However, it is critical that it be included.