Dick Roche (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)

These are interesting amendments which propose to further restrict the rulings that the Supreme Court may make in cases under judicial review. While the amendment is broadly in line with what we are trying to achieve, it is be prudent to investigate whether difficulties would arise from such a restriction. With the agreement of Senator McCarthy, I will seek the opinion of the Office of the Attorney General on the proposal and revert to him on Report Stage. I am grateful that the question has been posed but want to take further legal advice before responding to the amendment.