Mairead Farrell (Galway West, Sinn Fein)
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We have been through this but again, my amendment has been ruled out of order, presumably on the basis it creates additional duties for SIPO and hence an additional charge to the taxpayer. I have been quite clear about disagreeing with that. It is worth pointing out again these were additional powers requested by SIPO and worth highlighting that it never said it would not be able to take on anything additional. SIPO has asked for these amendments. I have made myself clear about my amendments being ruled out, but for the avoidance of doubt, my opposition to sections of the Bill was on the basis that my other amendments would be passed. As they have been ruled out I will not be opposing those other sections.