Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

This is a technical amendment. Section 20 refers to the role of the clamping appeals officer. The reason we are proposing to remove this phrase is that the independence of the clamping appeals officer extends to all sections of the Bill under which they have duties and functions. Upon reflection, the words "under this section" are not appropriate because they infer that the independence of the role is limited to a particular part of the Bill. An appreciation of and respect for their independent duties is a theme for the entire piece of legislation.