Pat Gallagher (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)

This amendment would add definitions to section 1 of the Bill. These amendments are unnecessary as the Minister is defined in section 2 of the Electoral Act 1992 and in section 2 of the 1997 Act, which is being amended. The proposed addition of "the Electoral Act 1992" is linked to amendment No. 5. As I indicated last week on Committee Stage when discussing the other amendment, I understand the reasoning behind the amendment as it is a matter that is discussed by candidates and elected representatives coming up to an election. There is no perfect solution. However, my advice is that this amendment is not necessary.