Ciarán Lynch (Cork South Central, Labour)

If the Minister of State understands my intention he will agree this is an omission and the amendment would clarify it. If it clarifies the matter and the Minister of State takes on board the need for clarification, we are in a catch 22 situation. If the amendment does not create harm, why leave it out when difficulties could arise if we do not include it? If the Minister of State can assure me that the intention of the amendment is covered in the Bill so we do not find ourselves back here in six to 12 months to amend the legislation, I will take his word for it.

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