Tony Killeen (Clare, Fianna Fail)

A strong case was made by Senators Quinn and Costello with regard to the wording of this section. I am prepared, by means of amendments Nos. 29 and 32, to accept the proposals contained in amendment No. 30.

The wording used in section 11 describes the systems of information and consultation that may exist under the Bill. I am conscious of the importance of being accurate and, on the advice of the Parliamentary Counsel, I propose wording that more closely mirrors the language of the directive and the intentions of Senators Quinn and Coghlan.