David Norris (Independent) | Oireachtas source

The Minister's response is ambiguous and rather confused. On the one hand, she said we cannot introduce these amendments because this is an all-Ireland body and, on other hand, she said what they seek to do is already provided for. Did she consult the Northern Ireland authorities regarding this Bill generally? Was there any consultation, was there no consultation and, if not, why was there no consultation? These are very obvious matters to be introduced.

I am happy to resubmit amendment No. 1c on Report Stage with a qualification whereby it would read: "after "designate" to insert ", without unnecessarily impeding navigation,"." Will the Minister indicate if she would be able to accept it?