Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)

No. 19 relates to a Bill published six years ago. An order of the House was made three and a half years ago that it be considered by the entire House. It is now proposed that it go to a select committee under instructions to have a remit to amend it greatly and encompass issues that were not debated on Second Stage. Why is this procedure used? Would it be better to introduce a new patents Bill to be considered in the House?

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