Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It differs from the amendment in the Dail in that it states no later than six months from the passing of the Bill by Dáil and Seanad Éireann. Dáil and Seanad Éireann and the Members of both Houses are not the only people who have a responsibility in the passage of legislation. I have removed it and that is why it states "no later than 6 months after the date of its passing". That acknowledges that there are processes. It does not specifically state the Dáil, the Seanad and the President but because it removes Dáil and Seanad Éireann it acknowledges that the President very much has a role and he determines within days what he has to do, whether he has to refer it and all that kind of good stuff. However, taking out Dáil and Seanad Éireann acknowledges his very important role. I did not put down the amendment stating six months. This will be passed as quickly as it can, when the Dáil, the Seanad and the President have done their jobs.