Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)

I move amendment No. 1:

In page 7, line 29, after "2002" to insert "or as amended herein".

I thank the Minister for taking on board some of the amendments tabled on Committee Stage. The time allocated for the Bill is not adequate. I am sure the Minister would have much preferred more time to discuss the legislation, as it has far-reaching and wide implications for the telecommunications sector. That said, we must work with the material and within the time available to us.

Amendment No. 1 proposes the insertion of the words "or as amended herein". It is a standard provision that has been included in other legislation. I merely tabled the amendment to enhance the safety of the legislation.

Amendments Nos. 139 and 141 which propose the insertion of the words "or as otherwise amended" are similar to amendment No. 1. I await the Minister's response.

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