Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I have some remarks that I hope will be of benefit to the committee. I shall be introducing five amendments, and the Opposition has nine. There are a number of overlaps. Four of the Government amendments relate to a recent EU directive, the PIF directive, and the Long Title will be amended to note that. I am likely to have a small number of amendments on Report Stage. One is to give effect to Article 7 of the OECD convention on combating bribery and its details are being discussed with the Office of the Attorney General. I may also have a small number of technical amendments on Report Stage in the Dáil.

I acknowledge the support of the committee. I am happy to work with the Deputies to address concerns regarding this Bill.