Peter Burke (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank each of the Senators for raising the various issues they have put forward. I look forward to engaging with everyone today.

I do not propose to accept this amendment because it would require all regulations to be the subject of positive approval by both Houses of the Oireachtas. The existing provision gives either House of the Oireachtas the power to pass a resolution annulling any regulations made under this legislation within 21 days of the regulation being laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas as is required. That is outlined in section 3(3).