Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)

I took advice on this matter and was told the insertion of the words "at a material time" are not usual and that it is not practice to insert them. The Senator will be aware that, under the Interpretation Act, where something is repealed it does not have the effect of ending any proceedings taken under it unless a contrary intention appears. I am disinclined to accept the amendment unless the Senator persuades me otherwise.