Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)

I thank the Labour Party for its input on this matter. The Parliamentary Counsel has had the opportunity to consider the appropriate updating of the material in the Bill regarding the privileges and immunities of diplomats, consular officers and the staff of international bodies with similar privileges and immunities. The original material in the Bill as published was drawn from section 5(4) of the Aliens Act 1935. While it would have been adequate to the purpose, it is preferable to use the modern language of amendment No. 3 making reference to the more recent statutory provisions. I thank Senators for their support in updating this.