Dr. David Kenny:

I will briefly speak to that. There is some protection in terms of when regulations are not yet formally notified in theIris Oifigiúil.The Statutory Instruments Act 1947 will prevent a prosecution on foot of anything contained in that regulation, so there is formally a legal protection for that situation. At the same time, the point being made is extremely good, which is that it leaves people in an incredibly difficult situation in terms of what to advise members of their representative body or people who come to them seeking advice. It is a matter that must be dealt with and publication of regulations could be significantly improved.