Seanad debates

Wednesday, 25 November 2009

Foreshore and Dumping at Sea (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages

 

7:00 pm

Photo of Tony KilleenTony Killeen (Clare, Fianna Fail)

I suspect the point made by Senator Bradford could be dealt with if the comma were to come immediately after "Minister". Section 4 states: "The appropriate Minister shall make available, in a manner determined by that Minister". If the comma were inserted before "from time to time", any additional material would read better in grammatical terms. However, I have had the text examined by the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel and have an assurance from that office that, as presented, it has the effect of continuing the current practice. In general, that serves the interest of the public particularly well, whatever about the applicant.

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