Frank Fahey (Galway West, Fianna Fail)

I take the point made by the Deputy, but I clearly must ensure my boss is happy with the decisions I take. The Deputy should not push it. Amendment No. 12 is an improved text to that proposed by Deputy Howlin.

Government amendment No. 13 is an alternative to amendments Nos. 11 and 14 from Deputy Howlin. On Committee Stage, the Minister agreed that prisoners should not, through sanctions, be prevented from voting.

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