Eugene Regan (Fine Gael)

I support Senator White's amendment. If it is a normal situation concerning a debt and a civil action, there is a system whereby a service is deemed a good service. However, this situation contains the risk of imprisonment. Following the logic of the High Court judgment of Ms Justice Laffoy, it is imperative that a person who is subject to that risk is apprised of what is at issue, the responsibility involved and the implications. I do not think the procedure of deeming service good is an option. Given that this a criminal type of procedure, this may be the only remedy and alternative procedure available. The amendment makes sense in the particular circumstances of this situation.