Noel Dempsey (Meath, Fianna Fail)

The principal Act is defined in section 2 of the Bill for ease of reference. It is clear from the Long Title and Short Title of the Bill that the legislation is being amended by this Bill. Therefore, the Deputy's amendment is not necessary. Under the Interpretation Act, references to an Act include any amendments to it. The point the Deputy has made is, therefore, covered under the Interpretation Act and the amendment is not necessary. Therefore, I will not accept the amendments proposed.

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