Derek McDowell (Labour)

I move amendment No. 15:

In page 14, line 13, after "appoint" to insert "being not earlier than the 24th day of April, 2005".

This amendment was tabled in the Lower House by Deputy Costello. I read it a number of times to try to work out what on earth it meant. Now that I have worked out what it means, I have decided that I do not intend to progress it any further. I will pass up on the opportunity to tie myself into the rights of the unborn. I will, however, use this opportunity to ask the Minister when he intends to commence the Act.