David Norris (Independent)

We shall see. It is an important amendment and the Minister of State has not satisfied me with regard to the question of discretion. He has answered other points but not the ones in which I am interested.

The Minister of State should take carefully into account the interpretation of legislation by my eager young colleague, Senator Bacik, who is a brilliant professor of law at a distinguished university. The Seanad is lucky to have such legal expertise among its ranks. This is the type of thing which the Seanad is for. We have lost Dr. Mary Henry who brought to this House considerable expertise in medical matters but now have someone who can be helpful in advising. I agree with Senator Bacik on how these sections interact and there is a gap.