Joe Costello (Dublin Central, Labour)

I move amendment No. 7:

In page 6, subsection (4), line 1, after "shall" to insert "by resolution direct the Clerk of the House to".

This is a minor matter related to the manner in which we conduct our business. There is no specific mechanism for the House to notify the Minister in writing. The only action either House can take is to act by resolution. Therefore, I suggest the Bill should state that the House should pass a resolution that would direct the Clerk of the Dáil to notify the Minister. The Minister would then proceed to deal with the European Court of Justice with regard to any particular decision or Act with which the Oireachtas has difficulty.

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