Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)

I agree with the Senator that the provisions are very complex. My instinct is to oppose the amendment because it appears to deal with issues concerning how and when correspondence of offences should be determined. Section 3 of the Bill has already dealt with that matter. In any event, the convention provides that the original sentence cannot be aggravated by increasing the sentence that was imposed, even where the sentence available in Ireland for the same offence is higher. I will draw the matter to the attention of the Minister and have it examined before Report Stage.

Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.

Amendment No. 26 not moved.