The Principal Act is amended by substituting the following for section 7A (inserted by section 12 of the Act of 2002):
"7A. Professional guidance of the Society of Actuaries in Ireland.
So long as any professional guidance issued by the Society of Actuaries in Ireland for any purpose of this Act is for the time being specified by regulations made under this section, any such professional guidance so specified shall not be altered by the Society without the prior consent of the Minister.".