Ciarán Lynch (Cork South Central, Labour)

I move amendment No. 3:

In page 11, lines 4 to 6, to delete all words from and including "liable" in line 4 down to and including "both" in line 6 and substitute the following:

"liable on conviction on indictment to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or to a fine not exceeding €500,000 or both".

The Minister of State referred to Committee Stage, which was the first time he was engaged in his new role. Perhaps he could explain what we are debating. He said I was talking about nuclear bombs and explosions on Committee Stage. As I understand it, the Bill is about nuclear devices which are nuclear bombs. He said other types of nuclear devices might be under consideration in this legislation. Perhaps he could outline the nuclear devices that may be covered by the Bill, which are not nuclear bombs or nuclear explosions. I have the notes of the committee meeting. Are we debating a ban on nuclear testing in the context of explosions and nuclear bombs? The Bill is clearly entitled the Nuclear Test Ban Bill, which I interpret, having read the memorandum that arrived late, to be nuclear explosions. The Minister of State said on Committee Stage the Bill covered nuclear devices other than nuclear bombs. Perhaps he will clarify what he meant. I signalled on Committee Stage that I would revisit the issue on Report Stage. What are we debating?

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