Michael D'Arcy (Wexford, Fine Gael)

The objective of the Bill is to create a centre of excellence. I concur with Deputy Rabbitte that if Irish arbitrators are eager to include this amendment, the Minister should consider it. One of the ways we can demonstrate that Ireland is a centre of excellence is by ensuring that an arbitrator who acts in bad faith faces a substantial sanction. The Minister referred to sanctions in other areas but we should be explicit in this regard.

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