Sean Barrett (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I appreciate the Minister's openness and I thank him for considering the amendments I tabled.

Amendment No. 4 is in my name only and I will not press it as the Minister indicated he will seek the advice of the Parliamentary Counsel and act on it.

I have used the phrase "or otherwise impair the employment status of" which is more difficult to determine than why Mr. or Mrs. Bloggs was not promoted. It is to remove any stigma attached to the debtor or the spouse.

Amendment No. 134 in the names of Senators Crown and me is related and was discussed with amendment No. 4. Senator Crown was the lead Senator in tabling that amendment. I will await his comments.