Seanad debates

Tuesday, 5 July 2011

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Committee Stage

 

3:00 am

Photo of Denis O'DonovanDenis O'Donovan (Fianna Fail)

I welcome the Minister's response but it is not patently obvious that my concern is addressed in other legislation and that it is so obvious as not to require the inclusion of the amendment. I refer to the Latin maxim of interpretation, inclusio unius est exclusio alterius. In that regard it would be safer to include the proposed paragraph as it would act in the manner of a belt and braces and avoid all doubt. I understand where the Minister is coming from but the addition of the proposed small paragraph would give greater clarity to the Bill.

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