Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)

I move amendment No. 26:

In page 9, line 15, to delete "the" and substitute "this".

We had quite a discussion on this amendment on Committee Stage. It seeks to introduce precision to the description. The term "The State" is used in the Bill. The amendment would substitute the word "the" for "this". When talking about another jurisdiction, it is appropriate to use the words "this State" which is in no way derogatory. It merely recognises that there are references to two states. I do not propose to delay the business of the House but there are two jurisdictions, which is why we should have a joint approach.

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