Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick East, Labour)

That sounds like good advice. In a Bill such as this, making a generalised statement concerning EU regulations and directives would seem to be taking a chance in terms of subsequent problems. While it is difficult to understand the advice given by the Minister of State on this matter, it appears to make more sense to deal with it on a case by case basis. There would be more clarity and assurance with regard to the legal translation of EU directives into Irish law.

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