David Norris (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I move amendment No. 4:

In page 202, to delete lines 12 and 13.

While it may appear so, this is not a frivolous amendment. It concerns the removal of the first instance of the proclamation Magna Carta of 12 June 1215, just over 800 years ago. Is the Government marking the 800th anniversary of the introduction of the Magna Carta into Irish law by removing it? That is a shame and a pity. I understand that segments of the Magna Carta are involved in other legislation, but I believe it is a shame we should remove it from the Statute Book and regret that for historical reasons.