Michael Kitt (Fianna Fail)

The Cathaoirleach has clarified that the Government intends to delete section 28 which refers to the European communities. There are issues relating to cross-referencing of European legislation and Council directives with which I will be glad to deal. On Senator Ryan's specific question, section 2 deals with domestic law and concentrates on that.

I may have to come back to Senator Brian Hayes because I am not sure my officials have the up to date position on it. If any issues need clarification, I will come back on them before the end of this debate. I have just been advised that section 2(2) does not apply to repealed Acts.