Noel Treacy (Galway East, Fianna Fail)

If an amendment brought forward from the Opposition has a legal import, we are obliged to take legal advice on it. We did so in this instance and the legal advice is that it is unnecessary to make this change. However, in view of the case made by Deputy Howlin, I will ask the eminent officials present to have further discussions with the Parliamentary Counsel, and if any further change is necessary when the Bill goes to the Seanad, we will consider it.

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