Sean Barrett (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I move amendment No. 31:

In page 32, line 19, after “Authority” to insert “subject to the approval of the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission”.

This amendment was tabled in the context of guarding the guardians, so to speak. The authority should not have the power to increase fees without any checks and balances, which could be provided by the Minister or by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. It is not a major issue but a point I would put to the House for discussion. Amendments Nos. 32 and 33 properly belong to the Minister.