James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

These are technical drafting amendments. The Prevention of Crimes Act 1908, the Criminal Justice Administration Act 1914 and the Criminal Justice Act 1960 are being amended to revise the references to the age of persons who may be detained in St. Patrick's Institution to 18 years. Amendments No. 67 and 68 to section 31 of the Bill propose to substitute references to "on" with "immediately before" the date of commencement of provisions amending. They will amend Prevention of Crimes Act 1908, the Criminal Justice Administration Act 1914 and the Criminal Justice Act 1960. The amendments also propose to substitute references to "before" the date of commencement with "by" that date. Again, the objective of these amendments is to enhance clarity and precision.