Michael McCarthy (Labour)

I, too, support the amendment. It is important we proceed with caution and attention to detail. While I accept the mechanical or logistical difficulties of accepting amendments at this stage, this amendment makes good sense and the Minister of State should look on it favourably. We are dealing with a whole new area, one which has received a significant blow in terms of public perception. Public confidence has been affected by the debacle that is e-voting.

It is important that we proceed with great care. There are very few experts in this area and we are using systems which have not been used before and are not user-friendly. It is important that the Minister show leadership and accept the amendment.