Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

In amendment No. 26 the Senator proposes to exempt one item of jewellery "of ceremonial significance". First, while I understand the sentiments behind his proposal, we would all recognise there are difficulties with seeking to discern ceremonial significance, varying it as it may be from person to person. Second, on the decision as to the monetary value, there is no monetary value of any description prescribed by the Senator in this proposal-----