Charles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)

I move amendment No. 3:

In page 3, between lines 30 and 31, to insert the following:

"(3) Commencing in 2014, the Minister shall, by regulations at five yearly intervals, reproduce the tables in this Act to update the monetary amounts in the Table with the rate of inflation identified in the Consumer Price Index from year to year.".

We addressed this matter at some length on Committee Stage. It concerns the review of monetary amounts in the Bill. The issue was whether it would be done by way of regulation or primary legislation. The Minister indicated that he would consult the Attorney General on the matter. I would have thought it might be appropriate to insert an amendment in the primary legislation. I know the previous Attorney General gave advice, but I am not sure if it was different to that of the current holder of the office. What consideration has the Minister given to this matter since we addressed it on Committee Stage?

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