Sheila Terry (Fine Gael)

I am disappointed the Minister will not accept the amendment. It would provide a cast iron guarantee that every effort will be made to ensure that criminals who have committed serious offences will be prevented from holding a licence. I support ex-prisoners integrating themselves into the community and securing employment. However, in the case of criminals who have committed serious offences, the amendment will provide the security that is necessary to the general public. I will press the amendment.

Amendment put.