John O'Donoghue (Kerry South, Fianna Fail)

Procedures have moved on from the days of the old cardboard tickets. Because of modern technology, it has become much easier to trace tickets.

The Bill was introduced in the House some years ago. At the time, it was referred to various Departments, including the Attorney General's office. The Attorney General expressed grave doubts about the constitutionality of the provisions in the legislation, including the question of proportionality. Where sanctions were concerned——

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