Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)

The order of 1980 refers only to transfer orders under section 4. I have consulted the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel and do not believe it is necessary to refer specifically to the section in this provision. For drafting purposes, the amendment in the name of Deputy Sean Fleming has proved helpful. He has obviously been thorough and I commend him for making this suggestion. When the amendment was submitted, I asked my officials to re-examine the matter and seek the advice of the Parliamentary Counsel. The advice I have received is that it is safer to stay with the wording of the Bill.

Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.

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