Cian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats)
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I am suggesting it is not the same. The 2000 Act required a resolution to be passed by both Houses of the Oireachtas, which is a key safeguard. This legislation does not require a resolution to be passed by both Houses of the Oireachtas but merely requires a regulation to be laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas, with the option of a motion to annul within 21 days. The sweeping power given to the Minister in the 2000 Act had a key safeguard which is being removed under this legislation. We have a sweeping power-----