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Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Companies Bill 2012: Committee Stage (5 Nov 2013)

Damien English: It was more a case of it raising the question, as its representatives raised some concerns on that subject pertaining to Ireland's reputation abroad.

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Companies Bill 2012: Committee Stage (5 Nov 2013)

Damien English: Amendments Nos. 71, 72, 93 to 96, inclusive, 98, 100, 122, 149 and 150 are related and may be discussed together by agreement.

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Companies Bill 2012: Committee Stage (5 Nov 2013)

Damien English: Amendment No. 73 involves a new section and acceptance of it involves the deletion of section 409 of the Bill. Amendments Nos. 74 to 79, inclusive, are related to amendment No. 73 and will be discussed together.

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Companies Bill 2012: Committee Stage (5 Nov 2013)

Damien English: Will the Deputy give a brief indication of the content of the amendments?

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Companies Bill 2012: Committee Stage (5 Nov 2013)

Damien English: Should members wish, we can go into private session to discuss the matter.

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Companies Bill 2012: Committee Stage (5 Nov 2013)

Damien English: I would be happy to adjourn for a few minutes to discuss it now.

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Companies Bill 2012: Committee Stage (5 Nov 2013)

Damien English: As the members are happy enough, we will proceed.

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Companies Bill 2012: Committee Stage (5 Nov 2013)

Damien English: Amendments Nos. 82 and 83 are related and may be discussed together.

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Companies Bill 2012: Committee Stage (5 Nov 2013)

Damien English: We agreed earlier that we would break for lunch.

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Companies Bill 2012: Committee Stage (5 Nov 2013)

Damien English: We can if the Minister of State wishes. Are members agreeable to continue for a while? Agreed.

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Companies Bill 2012: Committee Stage (5 Nov 2013)

Damien English: Does the Deputy wish to propose an amendment on Report Stage?

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Companies Bill 2012: Committee Stage (5 Nov 2013)

Damien English: I think we will take note of that.

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Companies Bill 2012: Committee Stage (5 Nov 2013)

Damien English: Yes, collectively.

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Companies Bill 2012: Committee Stage (5 Nov 2013)

Damien English: This amendment was discussed with amendment No. 29.

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Companies Bill 2012: Committee Stage (5 Nov 2013)

Damien English: In two years time I will assess the members on this Bill and ask questions, and we will see how we get on.

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Companies Bill 2012: Committee Stage (5 Nov 2013)

Damien English: Are members okay with that?

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Companies Bill 2012: Committee Stage (5 Nov 2013)

Damien English: This is an issue on which we had representation here on Committee Stage a number of weeks ago. Many members would be very concerned about this. Discussions have taken place with the Minister, Deputy Bruton, and some of the officials also. It is something members would like to see in this Bill. It might be dealt with on Report Stage but if there is no-----

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Companies Bill 2012: Committee Stage (5 Nov 2013)

Damien English: I think the Minister is agreeable to have a meeting on it.

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Companies Bill 2012: Committee Stage (5 Nov 2013)

Damien English: We did so after Deputy Calleary raised the question. It is great to see that the Deputy is on the ball.

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Companies Bill 2012: Committee Stage (5 Nov 2013)

Damien English: Amendment No. 93 is in the name of the Minister. The amendment was previously discussed with amendment No. 71.