John Curran (Dublin Mid West, Fianna Fail)

We have already amended the Bill to provide that more than one permit for a non-cash collection can be given in an area, which obviously means that the situation would be slightly different. We have had discussions with representatives of the Garda, who did not flag this as an issue. From the point of view of completeness and fairness I will ensure that our departmental officials will check with the Garda Síochána. If the Garda flags this as an issue we will deal with it in the Seanad. However, that has not been the case and the issue has already been discussed with the Garda. If the Deputy is asking whether we will double check with the Garda, I can say that we absolutely will.

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