Eugene Regan (Fine Gael)

The 1940 Act was introduced three years after the Constitution was adopted. We have learnt some things in the intervening 70 years, of which we should take account. I do not understand how it is possible to simply transpose that section with a certain reformulation providing that a Minister may consult the judge who gave the order for imprisonment. While I will not repeat what has been said, I find it extraordinary. I ask the Minister of State to reconsider the proposed amendment.