Paddy Burke (Fine Gael)

I move amendment No. 1:

In page 4, line 26, to delete "genuine".

On subsection (7)(b), I question how one can give the defence of having a genuine reason. I question the use of the word "genuine" in that respect. I am sure a person who would make a telephone call from a mobile phone in such circumstances would believe there was a genuine need to make the telephone call, although subsequently it may be proved there was not a genuine need to make it. I propose there is no need for the inclusion of the word "genuine" in the paragraph. The Minister of State might consider deleting it.