Dick Roche (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)

I acknowledge the issue involved but it would be disingenuous of me to say I will take it on board and consider it between now and tomorrow morning because that is not possible. I acknowledge the point made by the Senator but the wording of the amendments introduces dangerous levels of vagueness into a precisely drafted section.

The question of somebody being cute enough to apparently co-operate with a view to gaining immunity is dealt with elsewhere. The legislation is sufficient to prevent somebody from being a grudging supporter early on with a view to gaining greater immunity later. I would be less than honest if I were to say I would consider these points before tomorrow morning. I cannot accept the amendments.