Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)

I am very grateful to Senator Tuffy for moving this amendment and to her colleagues for tabling it. The proposed amendment would broaden the definition of the term "account" where it is used in the legislation and on the face of it there are aspects of it which appear to merit inclusion in the Bill. I ask Senator Tuffy to give me more time to examine the wording she has proposed, in conjunction with Parliamentary Counsel, and the opportunity to consult with the Garda and the banks on its implications from a practical and operational point of view. If there are no problems with the amendment as tabled or if problems arise and they can be sorted out, I will deal with the issue positively on Report Stage.