Michael Finneran (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fianna Fail)

This issue has been raised and debated in the Seanad and I am responding in that context. If there is a need to amend the wording, it will be done on Committee Stage in the Dáil. Senators will appreciate that we are obliged to engage with the Parliamentary Counsel and the Office of the Attorney General on matters of this nature. It is not always possible to have matters adjudicated upon and dealt with in a short period. However, it is important to state I provided the House with a commitment to the effect that I would have the matter examined by the Parliamentary Counsel and the Attorney General. I have shown the Seanad great respect.