Dick Roche (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)

I see Deputy Costello's point. However, such a change would be more appropriate to consolidation legislation. There is a need, at some stage, for such legislation in this area. The collective citation used here has its roots in the principal Act, which is the European Communities Act 1972. It is felt it is not necessary to make the proposed change.

There is need for consolidation legislation in this area. Further tidying up will remove confusing alternative references and make things neater. Deputy Costello's amendment would be more appropriate to a consolidating Bill. Several pieces of textual consolidation are required and we will deal with them at that stage.

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