Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages
Seanad Éireann — 2020-11-25
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Eugene Murphy (CC), Agricultural Panel

Amendments Nos. 1 and 2 are related, and may be discussed together by agreement.

James Browne (FF), Wexford

The purpose of amendment No. 1 is to include a penalty provision in respect of section 5(1). This penalty is an unlimited fine on the basis that only a body corporate can commit the offence, a reference to a penalty of imprisonment would not be appropriate. Amendment No. 2 is a renumbering amendment which arises from the insertion of the subsection.

Eugene Murphy (CC), Agricultural Panel

Amendments Nos. 4 and 5 are related and will be discussed together by agreement.

Eugene Murphy (CC), Agricultural Panel

Amendments Nos. 6 and 7 are related and may be discussed together by agreement.

Eugene Murphy (CC), Agricultural Panel

When is it proposed to take Report Stage?

Robbie Gallagher (FF), Labour Panel

Now.

Eugene Murphy (CC), Agricultural Panel

Is that agreed? Agreed.

Eugene Murphy (CC), Agricultural Panel

When is it proposed to take Fifth Stage?

Robbie Gallagher (FF), Labour Panel

Now.

Eugene Murphy (CC), Agricultural Panel

Is that agreed? Agreed.

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Sitting date: 2020-11-25