Seanad debates

Wednesday, 18 February 2004

Equality Bill 2004: Committee Stage.

 

1:00 pm

Photo of Joe O'TooleJoe O'Toole (Independent)

I am trying to make sure that the section fully reflects what is in the directive. I listened to what the Minister of State said and I will go back and read it. I thought my amendments more fully and comprehensively reflected what is in the directive. I accept what he said regarding the additional two qualifying words in the second amendment, that because they are not in the directive they may not be necessary. That is an argument for and against that; it depends on how we do this. These amendments may not deal with what is the most important issue in the world, but I believe my amendment dealing with the grounds excluded is necessary to reflect what is in the directive. Is the Minister of State saying that the directive is fully reflected in the current wording of the section? That is what I would like to hear.

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