Dan Boyle (Cork South Central, Green Party)

This expresses more pertinently the concern I wanted to express earlier. There have been a number of court cases in recent years concerning the proper application of ministerial orders. Some would have concerned whether the right dates were being used and others would have concerned whether the power the relevant Minister was taking upon himself was actually in the legislation to which the order pertained. This amendment would seem to be trying to close loopholes of this type to the advantage of a Minister. Is that the intent?

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