Michael Ahern (Cork East, Fianna Fail)

I had some difficulty in understanding what the Senator was seeking to achieve with the amendment as tabled. The substitution of the words of the amendment has no logical bearing either in the immediate context of section 23 or as regards the paragraph for which he proposed it in substitution. In the circumstances, I am unable to accept this amendment. However, having listened to the explanation which the Senator has now given, I am prepared to give further consideration to the essence of what he is seeking to achieve.