Rebecca Moynihan (Labour) | Oireachtas source

I move amendment No. 1:

In page 3, line 25, to delete “Section 11” and substitute the following:

“(1) Section 11”.

This group of amendments relate to the requirement to have an online public meeting, and in ordinary circumstances the requirement to hold a public meeting. I am concerned that if it comes down to "may include the holding of a public meeting" the local authorities would use this as an excuse to have online-only meetings. Our amendments include a sunset clause. Senator Higgins's amendment provides that the requirement shall include public meetings online and, except in an emergency period, also in person.