Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)

I am advised the amendment is not necessary, as it is always recognised that an application can be made on behalf of a person by his or her legal team or a family member. This is not a provision for which I would die in the ditch, so to speak. I suggest the usual formula in such legislation is "by the person" and that the court has inherent discretion to allow a legal representative, an NGO or a family member to make a representation.