Kathleen O'Meara (Labour)

I move amendment No. 19:

In page 10, between lines 21 and 22 to insert the following:

"(2) Upon the request of a plaintiff in a personal injuries action, the defendant shall provide the plaintiff with full particulars of any matter alleged in the defence of the defendant and such other information as may reasonably be requested by the plaintiff within the knowledge of the defendant including full particulars of the plaintiff's earnings where such earnings were paid by the defendant, during such period as may be specified by the plaintiff.".

This amendment, which is to correct an imbalance, was also discussed on Committee Stage. I remember the Minister refer to the rules of court and I said I would consider what he said. However, I have resubmitted the amendment because the imbalance I referred to on Committee Stage needs to be corrected.