Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I note the Minister's reference to superfluous language in drafting legislation. In all my years here, I have noted quite a lot of superfluous language. That aside, Deputy Daly's amendment makes an important point. It is primarily a statement of fact. I want to acknowledge that. I am disappointed there was any pressure on Deputy Daly in terms of presenting here today. I acknowledge her work and diligence and attention to the Bill. There is merit in it and I want to say well done to Deputy Daly on all her work. I am sure she will make an appropriate call on whether she wishes to press the amendment. It is her prerogative. I wanted to make that point because it is not superfluous language. I happen to concur with it.

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