Brendan Ryan (Labour)

The amendment seeks to step back and remove any constitutional difficulty. Primary legislation can be the subject of a very lengthy process and there can be considerable and unnecessary delays before a defined matter may be included within the scope of the legislation. However, I take the Minister of State's point. I do not propose to press the amendment but may consider resubmitting it on Report Stage. I ask the Minister of State to reflect on the matter and take further legal advice as to whether the wording we propose might overcome potential difficulties.