Conor Lenihan (Dublin South West, Fianna Fail)

I do not know whether I am mathematically challenged. I am legally challenged because I believe I am the only non-lawyer in my family.

Since the Deputy has raised a very significant constitutional issue, the best thing for me to do is to refer the matter to the Attorney General to see whether he believes the Deputy is correct. Obviously, I cannot answer the question. I do not see how it is in conflict with the Constitution but if the Deputy believes it is, I will have it checked out.

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