Feargal Quinn (Independent)

If we are going to pass legislation here, it should be possible to enforce it. I do not know how we can enforce it, in the first place, on a citizen who has not been here for years but still holds an Irish passport. I understand that point, but I leave it to the Minister of State to find the solution.

The other matter that concerns me more is the fact that brokerage activities could be carried on outside the State by someone actually living here. I am not sure about the legal definitions of "domiciled" and "resident" and the Minister of State has clearly explained the position. I understand the solution is not as simple as what I proposed, perhaps, but I appreciate that he is going to give the matter his attention.

I am always fearful that matters that take place in the other House give the Dáil credit rather than the Seanad. I should like to emphasise that this is not just a selfish initiative on the part of a Member of this House. However, I accept the point the Minister of State makes. I am pleased he is going to look into it and I hope we find a solution. I hate to find legislation that is not enforceable or that leaves a loophole. In this case the substitution of "resident" for "citizen" was an effort to achieve that. I appreciate the Minister of State's response and I know he will give the matter his attention.