Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Amendment No. 47 is on the issue we spoke about earlier to ensure that money comes to the racing regulatory body without undue interference, delay or pressure. We are adding in the words "without undue delay or any set off [which is important language], counterclaim or deduction".

This is fairly standard legal language which says to get on with it and that once the money comes in, to transfer it across.

Regarding amendment No. 48, all charges referenced in section 10(2)(a)(i) include payments due to HRI which are not due to the racing regulatory body, and it is incorrect to divert money due to HRI to the racing regulatory body. There are some charges that have always, and continue to, come into HRI. There are some that would have gone to the racing regulatory body, and they will continue. There is an issue with amendment No. 48.

Regarding amendment No. 49, given that "its" refers to the previously mentioned racing regulatory body, the reference to "the" is incorrect. If the Deputy wishes, I can raise check it with the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel.