Alice-Mary Higgins (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I move amendment No. 80:

In page 108, line 27, after “circumstances” to insert “where such a limitation can be clearly justified”.

In regard to an investigation, section 132(3) states, "The Commission may define the scope ... of the investigation [but it may] limit the investigation to matters connected with particular circumstances ...", where such a limitation can be clearly justified. The concern would be that where an issue is being investigated and there are consequent and related issues, we would not have a situation whereby there would be an unnatural or undue constraint on the actions of the commission. It is clearly to raise the question that we do not see an excessively narrow frame for investigation which then potentially could lead to consequences whereby there would be a requirement for further investigations, which we know can arise. It is to ensure that we do not investigate one case when there are multiple examples. That is my point. It is a little detailed and it is to do with a concern about the volume and scope of work. I do not need to press the amendment now. I can discuss it with the Minister at another time if he wishes.