Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The first group of amendments are of a technical nature and were proposed in the Seanad for the purpose of drafting clarity and cohesion. The drafters in the Office of Parliamentary Counsel who having had some time since the publication of the Bill to review it and to conduct another thorough quality-assurance process on it, found a few things they thought could be improved.

A number of these amendments correct typographical errors. Some rephrase provisions for clarity. Some update incorrect cross references. Some provide clarifications of definitions and some simply reflect the stylistic preference of the drafters. These amendments have no material impact on the policy matters contained in the Bill, other than to help it operate more smoothly and coherently.

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