Victor Boyhan (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the Minister of State. He has clearly explained the rationale behind the Bill, which I support. I fully understand the necessity for this important legislation. I thank the departmental officials particularly for the explanatory memorandum. This is a very short Bill containing only four sections. What it involves is clearly explained.

Senator Ward has tabled an amendment that we will deal with later. However, I ask the Minister of State to comment on it anyway because I think this is going to be a pretty tight engagement here today. The acceptance of that amendment involves the deletion of section 2. I do not think that would be the Minister of State's intention. I ask him to flag his intention in that regard. I presume he will not agree to deleting section 2. I ask him to confirm that.

I welcome the Bill and fully understand the necessity for it. I understand why it has come to us at this time and I wish the Minister of State well with it.