Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Before I do, I offer clarification. I was asked a direct question by Senator McDowell about the construct of the section 49 that now appears before us in the form of subsections (1), (2) and (3). In the Bill as presented at the outset section 49 comprised what is now subsection (1). Subsections (2) and (3) were inserted following a lengthy debate by the Select Committee on Justice and Equality, to which we will refer. I acknowledge amendments in the names of the Senators that are broadly or very similar to mine. I welcome the support of Senators in that regard.