Geraldine Feeney (Fianna Fail)

I add my voice to the concerns expressed by other speakers. I accept and recognise the Minister's point of view on the matter. Like Senator Dooley, I ask that at a later stage we might reconsider the section. While I accept the Bill will be passed, we may get another chance to remove such a provision from all legislation. The wording is standard in all legislation going through the House. The Minister's colleagues in other Departments have heard the same objections on other Bills. It is the same old mantra. However, it is about accountability. The section deprives local authority members——