Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)

As a result of the debate on Committee Stage I have tabled amendment No.29 which excludes any gifts of money which was a specific problem for Senators. It brings all the benefits receivable under the €650 threshold. This threshold is standard precedent in legislation for State bodies and is based on the Ethics in Public Office Act, 1995. Therefore, I do not propose to accept amendment No. 30.