Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)

I am glad the Senator has clarified the background to this amendment. As the Senator knows, the insertion of the word "recoverable" could be construed to mean all payments, future and past, which would have a legal implication and might not be sound. I do not propose to issue a certificate as outlined in section 5 of the Bill unless all arrears of annuities are paid up to date. However, in light of the potential for the amendment to be misconstrued, I ask the Senator to withdraw it.