Tim O'Malley (Limerick East, Progressive Democrats)

This amendment proposes that section 2, in respect of the loss of consortium, should not apply in regard to a claim for compensation to the tribunal made before 20 June 2006. It is not my intention to commence this subsection until the date of enactment of the Bill, which will obviously be later than 20 June 2006. Unless I misunderstand this amendment, the text in the Bill represents a slightly more favourable provision. I do not propose to accept the amendment.