78. Section 2 of the Dublin Institute of Technology (Amendment) Act 1994 is amended—

(a) in subsection (1), by the substitution of “of an inspector” for “of a person appointed”,

(b) by the insertion of the following subsection after subsection (1):

“(1A)Where the Minister proposes to make an order appointing a Commission under subsection (1) he or she shall, by notice in writing—

(a) inform the Governing Body of the proposal to make such an order and of reasons for the proposal, and

(b) invite the Governing Body to make representations in writing to the Minister concerning the proposal, not later than 14 days from the service of the notice.”,

and

(c) by the insertion of the following subsection after subsection (1A) (inserted under paragraph (b)):

“(1B)The Minister, in deciding whether to make an order appointing a Commission under subsection (1), which shall not be made earlier than 14 days from the service of the notice under subsection (1A), shall take into consideration any representations made to him or her by the Governing Body.”.