David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Let us deal with what is before us here today. Regarding head 26, (a) to (i) of it are fine, and I can see the merits of those, but the last bit could be interpreted very widely. When we look at the Bill, we might tighten that up to ensure it cannot be widened to, as the Senator said, a complete gag on the association from commenting on anything or making representations. I have a question for the witnesses. Can they explain the difference between having associate status and being a full member?