Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

If there is no substantial purpose to this and there is just a change in wording that reflects a negative element, I do not see why we should proceed with it. An applicant always has the burden of proof, which is understandable, but the language in the past was positive rather than negative. I will not delay matters further. I read what FLAC had to say and it captured my view. I am a firm believer that our legislation should be simplified rather than made more complex. Making it negative will result in the latter.

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