Roderic O'Gorman (Dublin West, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Senator. I recognise what she is trying to do with the inclusivity of the language. As she is aware, we have designed the Bill so that the practical benefits are inclusive. In engagement with the drafting office, we have been told the legislation may be read in accordance with the provisions of the Interpretation Act and that as a result, this amendment is unnecessary because of the way in which the term is applied in the Interpretation Act. The recommendation from the drafting office is that this amendment would not be accepted at this point.