David Norris (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I also support this amendment because, for example, of the operation of multinational corporations, which have their tentacles everywhere. If they are prevented from lobbying in this country they may very well seek the opportunity of some kind of political meeting abroad to tackle public officials. This is a very reasonable amendment and I support it.

I think I am right in saying that sexual offences against minors in foreign countries are now captured in Irish legislation. I am not sure whether that legislation has gone through, but I think it has. I know it was mooted. Such legislation, including the Bill before us, seems to me to be a good idea.