Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)

I move amendment No. 3:

In page 5, line 5, after "Act" to insert the following:

"and for the purposes of sections 18(2) to (5), 20 and 26 includes a passport issued by the Minister before the commencement of sections 6 and 7 that has ceased to be valid".

If we are not absolutely certain on legislation, problems may arise subsequently. I am sure the Minister of State has received advice. This amendment deals with the surrendering of old passports. Problems could arise in respect of lost or mislaid passports or where people are unable to produce them for other reasons. The amendment would make the wording of the section more absolute. There can be flexibility in all other things but legislation should be absolute.

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