Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)

I apologise to the House for being late as there are other matters in the justice area today. The purpose of the amendment No. 48 is to ensure no gap occurs between the making of a freezing order under section 37 and the making of an enforcement order under section 39. As section 39(7) stands a freezing order could lapse on the conclusion of the International Criminal Court proceedings. I am grateful the Minister has reflected on this and has tabled amendment No. 49.

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