Seanad debates
Wednesday, 15 October 2003
Criminal Justice (Temporary Release of Prisoners) Bill 2001: Committee Stage.
10:30 am
Sheila Terry (Fine Gael)
I move amendment No. 2:
In page 3, lines 17 to 19, to delete "such person as is specified in the direction (being a person who is serving a sentence of imprisonment)" and substitute the following "a person who is serving a sentence of imprisonment".
I welcome the Minister of State. I propose the deletion of the words "such person as is specified in the direction (being a person who is serving a sentence of imprisonment)" as they are a classic case of tautology. It is important that legislation is clear. The words are unnecessary and add nothing to the effectiveness of the legislation, so I ask the Minister of State to accept my amendment.
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