Arthur Morgan (Louth, Sinn Fein)

I was taken by the case when I first heard it outlined on Committee Stage. It seemed clear there was an anomaly. Such anomalies happen all over the place and there is no big deal about them; the trick is to get them sorted out quickly. I suspect the matter has not been cleared up in this case although I understand the Minister was going to do so from what has been said previously this afternoon by my colleagues in Opposition.

It is most unfortunate the Minister is not taking an objective view on this matter. If there are people suffering needlessly because this Bill requires amendment, surely there is still time even at this late stage for the Minister to move an amendment to correct the anomaly. It is reasonable for the Minister to consider such a move.

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