Joanna Tuffy (Labour)

I move amendment No. 13:

In page 6, lines 43 to 45, to delete "the Convention provision within the meaning of the European Convention on Human Rights Act 2003;" and substitute "the Convention within the meaning of the European Convention on Human Rights Act 2003 and the protocols thereto".

The purpose of this amendment is to ensure a declaration of incompatibility could be made in relation to a breach of the convention generally, not just the parts incorporated into Irish law. I am interested to hear the Minister of State's views on the matter.