Joanna Tuffy (Labour)

I move amendment No. 8:

In page 6, lines 11 and 12, to delete "after the making of the order" and substitute "after a copy thereof is transmitted to him or her in accordance with such rules of court as may be made in respect of proceedings under this Act".

A similar amendment to amendment No. 8 was discussed on Committee Stage. This amendment has been tabled because the Labour Party believes that the Bill, as it stands, is not workable. The Taoiseach might not come into physical possession of a copy of an order containing a declaration of incompatibility within 21 days of the making of the order by the judge, as it would have to be perfected, etc. It would not be possible for him to carry out the requirements of the legislation in such circumstances. This amendment will allow for the physical drawing up and perfection of the order to have taken place, subject to the rules provided for this process.