Joanna Tuffy (Dublin Mid West, Labour)

I have tabled an amendment that would have a similar effect. I raised this issue some years ago in the Seanad and again on Committee Stage of the Bill. I argued the point on Committee Stage and I am glad the Minister has accepted my point and has inserted an amendment to deal with the issue that I raise in amendment No. 26. This shows how helpful it is to debate amendments. We put down the amendment a number of times and the Minister has now taken it on board, demonstrating that the Opposition does make a difference to legislation, contrary to perception.

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