Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)

I would like the Minister of State to clarify a point I may have misunderstood in reading the explanatory memorandum. According to the memorandum, section 12 sets out the detailed criteria for registration by persons who are nationals of EU member states and the European Economic Area in accordance with EU regulations. Did the Minister of State's response to my earlier question mean that Irish nationals only were covered? The context of my query is Deputy Quinn's point that a person signing a statutory declaration that they have the requisite experience could constitute sufficient compliance.

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