Joanna Tuffy (Labour)

I move amendment No. 38:

In page 59, line 4, after "apply" to insert "ex parte".

We also proposed this on Committee Stage. The purpose of the amendment is to make clear that an application can be immediate and without notice. I know the Minister has said it would not be desirable to accept this amendment. However, there could be urgent circumstances that require steps to be taken and ex parte applications would be required.