David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Let me draw the Senator's attention to section 5(3) which states, "A safety order may be subject to such exceptions and conditions as the court may specify". I would argue that what the Senators want to include is encapsulated by that subsection. The wording is very broad and gives the court discretion. It is similar to the point the Senators made earlier. It is a catch-all phrase which the courts may interpret in any way they wish. What that means is that what the Senators are trying to achieve is covered by this very broad subsection (3).

There is no need for the amendments, as the point is covered very neatly by this very broad provision. I ask the Senators to consider withdrawing those amendments as their point is already covered.