Mr. Declan Smyth:

I thank the Cathaoirleach very much. As the Tánaiste outlined, there are substantive EU and constitutional law issues with the Bill. These have been outlined already. Other amendments are required to be made to the Bill, particularly in respect of the definition of "offences", the use of certain terms defined in the interpretation section of the Bill and the defences available to persons charged with offences under the Bill. All these aspects will require consideration and amendment following discussions with relevant Departments, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and the Office of the Attorney General. Those amendments will be prepared in co-operation with the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel.