John Curran (Dublin Mid West, Fianna Fail)

I know where the Deputy is coming from because I dealt with this or a very similar amendment in the Seanad and sought advice thereon. I was told the amendment in the Seanad was unnecessary and that there is a preference in drafting for avoiding the making of unnecessary references because doing so adds to the already convoluted nature of legislation. Having examined the Deputy's amendment in some detail, I cannot accept it.

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