Seanad debates
Thursday, 3 June 2004
Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed).
12:00 pm
Kathleen O'Meara (Labour)
I am not a lawyer, that is why I need clarification on these matters. When I see "shall" I assume it is directive but "have regard to" simply means to take it into account and not be obliged to follow it. If judges are required only to have regard to it why is it necessary to put that in the legislation?
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