Paddy Burke (Fine Gael)
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I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Simon Harris, to the House. Before commencing, I remind Senators that a Senator may speak only once on Report Stage, except for the proposer of an amendment, who may reply to the discussion on the amendment. On Report Stage, each amendment must be seconded.

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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This is a drafting amendment to include the words "Commission regarding Bank of Ireland", so as to identify the type of instrument in the subject matter in the interests of consistency as is done with the other instruments in the Bill.

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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This is also a drafting amendment to rectify a typographical error in the subject matter of a proclamation of 1768 that incorrectly refers to Northern Ireland rather than Northumberland. I express my gratitude to Senator Mooney who identified this error and brought it to the attention of my officials.

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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The following table details the number of Bills being repealed:

Of the 2341 laws retained by the Statute Law Revision Acts, approximately 10% have subsequently been repealed in subject matter specific legislation.

Paddy Burke (Fine Gael)
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When is it proposed to sit again?