Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail)

The Minister has made every effort to encompass every eventuality. The points the Senator made are important and her interpretation has been accepted. It is realistic to expect persons to be aware of their responsibilities regarding possible connections of close relatives. It is difficult to be definitive, however, given the nature of current relationships. One could include a person's partner's siblings or parents, for example, but where does one draw the line? It is difficult to define a connected relative. I commend the amendments, which try to close a loophole.

Amendment agreed to.

Government amendment No. 9:

In page 13, subsection (2)(b), line 30, to delete "member of his or her household" and substitute "connected relative".

Amendment agreed to.

Government amendment No. 10:

In page 13, subsection (2)(c), line 33, to delete "member of his or her household" and substitute "connected relative".

Amendment agreed to.

Government amendment No. 11:

In page 13, subsection (2)(d), line 37, to delete "member of his or her household" and substitute "connected relative".

Amendment agreed to.

Government amendment No. 12:

In page 14, between lines 12 and 13, to insert the following new subsection:

"(7) In this section 'connected relative' means, in relation to a person to whom this section applies, the spouse, partner, brother, sister or child of that person.".