Noel Treacy (Galway East, Fianna Fail)

Deputy Costello might not have been listening but I did so. A number of Members referred to sweeping powers being granted under this legislation. I wish to make two points. First, such powers will be limited to Ministers and, second, they can only be used, where necessary, to give effect to our European Union obligations. We are not creating a carte blanche situation.

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