44Determination of applications

44 Determination of applications S. 44(1) amended by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 38(a)). (1) The Commission must consider an application for a licence and must take into account the investigation under section 43 and any submissions made by the applicant within the time allowed and must make an assessment of— (a) the integrity, responsibility, personal background and financial stability of the applicant; and (b) the general reputation of the applicant having regard to character, honesty and integrity; and (c) the suitability of the applicant to perform the type of work proposed to be performed by the applicant as a licensee. S. 44(2) amended by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 38(a)). (2) The Commission must determine the application by either issuing a licence to the applicant or refusing the application and must inform the applicant accordingly. S. 44(3) amended by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 38(a)(b)). (3) The Commission is not required to give reasons for the decision but may give reasons if it thinks fit. S. 44(4) inserted by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 38(c)).