Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)

On the question of consensual activity, Deputy Howlin's amendment and Deputy Jim O'Keeffe's amendment and the Bill do not display consensus. Deputy Jim O'Keeffe is proposing a nominal penalty. The Green Party is proposing a community service order. Deputy Howlin wants it to be decriminalised and Deputy Joe Higgins agrees with him. We do not have consensus on this issue.

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