Michael D Higgins (Galway West, Labour)

I move amendment No. 17:

In page 11, line 26, after "concerned" to insert the following:

", provided that for the purposes of this section, 'religion' shall not include any organisation or cult which in the opinion of the Authority is primarily economic in nature or employs oppressive psychological manipulation of its adherents".

Amendments Nos. 16 to 18, inclusive, were discussed together and, effectively, amendments Nos. 16 and 18 are alternative to amendment No. 17. I will not divide the House on the amendment.

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