Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)

I have mentioned three of the provisions which are being removed. Amendment No. 170 provides for the deletion of the reference in paragraph 10 of Schedule 2 to "any offence under the Offences Against the State Acts 1939 to 1998". As I was anxious not to over-extend Schedule 2 and, bearing in mind that substantial powers are already provided for in the offences against the State legislation, I have decided to remove the reference to those Acts from Schedule 2. The necessary powers are already catered for in this Bill. I will arrange for the Deputy to be given a copy of the list.

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