Sean Barrett (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I move amendment No. 31:

In page 25, lines 35 and 36, to delete ", in such manner as it considers appropriate, with" and substitute "with stakeholders including, but not limited to".

As it stands, the section reads, "the Authority shall consult, in such manner as it considers appropriate, with" a number of listed bodies. We are not very interested in what it considers appropriate. It has a duty to consult stakeholders who are listed, but it should not just be limited to them. I am concerned with much of our legislation where people choose what constitutes consultation and whom they will consult. It is inappropriate to provide for discretion "as it considers appropriate". The legislation should state it is compulsory, not what people consider appropriate. The amendment would strengthen the Bill.