We are also looking for a proper plan on decommissioning and for the CRU to be able to take the Climate Act properly into line in its operation.

We have similar amendments in respect of a review. We are looking for a review every five years, which is even more reasonable. However, it is also not just looking at the continued necessity as regard threat or risk but also at what the alternatives may be. If we are in a position where battery and renewables can meet that risk at that point, then we should not be going for this as a preferred option. Again, we are seeking extra components to the review.

I move amendment No. 12: In page 11, to delete line 10 and substitute the following: “(e) the importation and offloading of LNG to the FSRU, where such LNG has been produced by a country which is a party to the Paris Agreement 2015, has not been produced by means of hydraulic fracturing;”.

I move amendment No. 15: In page 11, between lines 26 and 27, to insert the following: “ Ownership and Operation 7. (1) The designated strategic gas reserve, including any terminal, infrastructure, or facility developed under this Act, shall remain exclusively in public ownership and under State control and shall not be transferred or outsourced, in whole or in part, to any private commercial entity. (2) The facility shall be operated solely by a designated public body for emergency energy security purposes and sha…

I move amendment No. 17: In page 14, between lines 23 and 24, to insert the following: “ Application for exemption to the principal of third-party access 12. The Minister shall, before approval of a designated development, apply to the European Commission for an exemption to Directive 2009/73/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009, concerning common rules for the internal market in natural gas and repealing Directive 2003/55/EC1, Article 36(9), providing an exemption to the principal of th…

I move amendment No. 18: In page 22, between lines 3 and 4, to insert the following: “(6) In identifying, describing, and assessing the likely significant effects of the designated development on the environment, the Environmental Impact Assessment Report in section 22 and subsequent assessment shall include an evaluation of— (a) the vulnerability of the development to risks of major accidents or disasters relevant to the project, and (b) the direct and indirect, impacts of the development on human health, safety, …

I move amendment No. 19: In page 23, line 17, after “may” to insert the following: “in determining whether the designated development is necessary having regard to the purpose of this Act”.

I move amendment No. 37: In page 28, after line 36, to insert the following: "(3) Engagements under this section shall be subject to the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004 and, where relevant, the Civil Service Regulation Acts 1956 to 2005.". Amendment No. 37 looks to the issue of the engagement of consultants and advisers. While there are careful measures in relation to those who are hired as staff of the proposed office, consultants and advisers may be taken on under such terms and …

This is a particular concern. The promotion function is very different. The core tension in this body is that, on the one hand, it is meant to be a regulatory body and, on the other hand, it is literally being given a promotional role, which we know has been described by the predecessor body as involving the financial interests of this sector as an overriding national imperative. That is a direct tension. On the one hand, it is the body responsible for ensuring that standards that have been set out collectively at …

I move amendment No. 37 a : In page 29, line 11, after “referred to” to insert “, other than a person referred to in paragraph (d) ,”.

I move amendment No. 37 b : In page 29, line 12, after “Office” to insert “, other than the function listed in section 9(1)(c) ”.

The issues here are the same issues that have been highlighted before and concern the excessive control by the Minister in relation to the functioning of a body that should be independent. We previously highlighted that the Minister will get to determine certain elements. The Bill as drafted provides that the strategy statement would be submitted to the Minister. These amendments provide instead that it should be prepared in the form and manner that the office sees fit. They are trying to strengthen the independenc…

I do not really see how section 62 satisfies our requirement in respect of fundamental rights impact assessments for high-risk AI systems because the section deals with the reporting of infringements and the protection of reporting persons. I am not sure if I perhaps misheard what the Minister of State was implying. The complaints mechanisms are set out at that point. The fact is that Ireland's record on enforcement applied to large technology companies is relatively poor. This has been criticised and called out by…

I thank the Minister of State.

I thank the Minister of State for clarifying that and for her commitment to engagement.

I move amendment No. 44: In page 32, between lines 11 and 12, to insert the following: “(d) a copy of the fundamental rights impact assessment for every high-risk AI system deployed by a public body;”.

I move amendment No. 45: In page 32, between lines 18 and 19, to insert the following: “(5) The AI register shall be made publicly available via the Office’s website.”.

I move amendment No. 46: In page 32, line 28, to delete “Minister” and substitute “Government”.

I move amendment No. 47: In page 32, between lines 31 and 32, to insert the following: “Co-operation forum 45. (1) The Office shall establish a co-operation forum which shall include representatives of Oifig IS na hÉireann, Market Surveillance Authorities and Fundamental Human Rights Bodies, to meet a minimum of once per quarter and to discuss issues such as but not limited to— (a) assignment of complex adjudications, (b) co-operation strategies, (c) means of information exchange, and (d) other issues relevant to t…

I am not moving it.