The Principal Act is amended by substituting the following section for section 7A:
"7A. So long as any:
(a) professional guidance issued by the Society of Actuaries in Ireland;
(b) guidance issued by the Board; or
(c) guidance issued by any other person;
for any purpose of this Act is for the time being specified by regulations made under this Act, any such guidance so specified shall not be altered by the Society, the Board or other person respectively without the prior consent of the Minister.".