Alice-Mary Higgins (Independent) | Oireachtas source

To clarify, the concern was that there was an inadvertent perception that the Bill, as it was currently drafted, could potentially allow for an assault on a National Parks and Wildlife Service officer. It could inadvertently repeal the legislation which makes an assault on a National Parks and Wildlife Service officer an offence. I imagine that is not intended and I recognise that the Minister has recognised the potential inadvertent consequence. We are happy to work with the Minister to ensure that is addressed. We have to value our very important National Parks and Wildlife Service officers.