Dan Boyle (Cork South Central, Green Party)

The Minister of State is hung on the word "authoritative" which I am prepared to put to one side. The more important word in my amendment is "commentary". The important part of my amendment dealt with the effect of a commentary by an independent person with a vigilance role on legislation and, particularly, the activities of the Government. I regret that the Minister chose to look at an adjective rather than a noun when considering my amendment.

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