Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)

This amendment is a proposal that an appeal under the section must be made within 28 days. The effect of the amendment would be to eliminate the words "or such longer period not exceeding 56 days as the trial court may, on application to it in that behalf, determine, from the day on which the order is made". This provision is to allow for flexibility in certain cases. The primary period would, however, be 28 days and a reason would have to be shown for an extension to that period.

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