Ivana Bacik (Independent)

I am grateful that the Minister has given a considered response to my proposal and that he is willing to come back to review the issue and examine the possibility of designating other groups in the future, but I am disappointed the matter cannot be resolved and that an amendment cannot be made to capture this group. It is important in the interests of the consumer to ensure as large a group as possible is covered, but I will not press the amendment. Amendment, by leave withdrawn.

Bill recommitted in respect of amendment No. 8

Government amendment No. 8:

In page 24, to delete lines 5 to 14 and substitute the following:

" "relevant professional adviser" means an accountant, auditor or tax adviser who is a member of a designated accountancy body or of the Irish Taxation Institute;".

Amendment agreed to.

Bill reported with amendment.

Amendment No. 9 not moved.

Bill recommitted in respect of amendment No. 10.

Government amendment No. 10:

In page 30, to delete lines 36 to 40 and substitute the following:

"(d) prior to crrying out any service for the customer if--

(i) the person has reasonable grounds to doubt the veracity or adequacy of documents (whether or not in electronic form) or information that the person has previously obtained for the purpose of verifying the identity of the customer, whether obtained under this section or section 32 of the Criminal Justice Act 1994 ("the 1994 Act") prior to its repeal by this Act or under any administrative arrangements that the person may have applied before section 32 of the 1994 Act operated in relation to the person, and

(ii) the person has not obtained any other documents or information that the person has reasonable grounds to believe can be relied upon to confirm the identity of the customer.".