Cian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

I have the same concerns about this section. It stood out for me too. I wondered why it was included in the Bill. I would like to hear from the Minister the rationale for this section and why it is in this particular Bill. How is it related to the rest of the Bill? Is this specifically needed in this Bill or could it have sat in other legislation? What is the origin of this section? Where did the suggestion for its inclusion come from? Was there lobbying involved? If the Minister could clarify all of those issues, that would be very useful. It would be useful to know where this has come from and what he hopes to achieve with this section. What would be the outcome of this and why is it necessary? I ask him to provide as much information as possible, starting with the origins of this section.