Seanad debates

Wednesday, 29 June 2005

Interpretation Bill 2000: Committee Stage.

 

4:00 am

Photo of Brendan RyanBrendan Ryan (Labour)

The sections states "the court may make use of all matters...". I am concerned that by outlining what the court may do, the Minister of State is also stating what it may not do. If it does not mean the courts are prevented from doing other things, the section is unnecessary but if it means they are prevented from doing other things, then the section is outlining only what they may do. The courts do not have to do everything outlined but it is clear they may not do any more.

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