Fergal Browne (Fine Gael)

I move amendment No. 1:

In page 3, line 30, to delete "five" and substitute "3".

I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Lenihan, and his officials to the House. Before I speak about amendment No. 1, I would like the Minister of State to clarify something. He indicated on Second Stage that he would consult with the Office of the Attorney General about the possibility of introducing amendments to this legislation on foot of the Ferns Report.