Victor Boyhan (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I note what Senator Cummins said and I thank him for that. What he said is reasonable but applies to any legislation.

In response to the Minister, he said the suggestion is beyond the scope of the Bill, but we can bring such things into the Bill. This is the legislative process and the teasing out of it. That is why this amendment has been proposed. There has been adequate notice. I submitted these amendments weeks ago, way before the deadline. I was aware that these amendments were coming for a very long time - as a matter of fact, way before the Bills Office contacted me to say it did not even have a date set for these amendments. I had them lodged because we were aware what was happening and we had long discussions with the IFA about them.

I take on board the Minister of State's response but I will press the amendment.