Ivana Bacik (Independent) | Oireachtas source

Perhaps I might assist. In page 25, lines 35 and 36, Senator Sean D. Barrett seeks to delete ", in such manner as it considers appropriate". I understand what the Senator is seeking to do, but the amendment would not be appropriate because it refers to "stakeholders including, but not limited to". There is a difficulty in using a term as vague as stakeholders when we are imposing a requirement on the authority to consult. The section states it "shall" consult the professional body and such other interested parties. There is, therefore, an obligation to consult in such manner as the authority considers appropriate. Without any definition of what is meant by stakeholders, it would not be safe to insert an amendment of this type into this very specific provision which has been drafted in quite a focused manner in respect of the authority issuing codes of practice.