Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

This amendment is of a textual nature and to ensure consistency of terminology in the section. Section 27(4) provides a statutory basis to allow a judge of the District Court in specified circumstances to issue a warrant to an inspector appointed under this legislation. The warrant will permit a named inspector, accompanied by such other inspectors or members of the Garda Síochána as may be necessary, at any time or times within one month from the date of issue of the warrant, to enter a specified private dwelling for the purpose of ensuring compliance with employment legislation. This amendment clarifies that a warrant under this section can be issued only in respect of a private dwelling. Such a warrant is not required by an inspector to enter any other type of premises or place.

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