John Curran (Dublin Mid West, Fianna Fail)

While acknowledging the point made by Deputy Wall, I have consulted on the matter with the legal advisors in the Office of the Attorney General. I understand that amendments Nos. 9 and 48 are not necessary as it is already implicit in the Bill that organisations that support terrorism or terrorist activities anywhere shall be excluded bodies for the purpose of the Bill. Consequently, we will not accept the amendments, although the points are covered.

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