Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages
Dail Éireann — 2024-05-22
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Seán Sherlock (LAB), Cork East

There was much deliberation in relation to the words "may" and "shall". There is a doctorate in me somewhere after I leave this place on the use of those two words in legislation and on their import.
I acknowledge Deputy Ó Cathasaigh's work on this. I also acknowledge that the Minister has ceded ground, if I may say that, to her Government colleague in the context of the importance of the amendment. From an Opposition point of view, I acknowledge a good day's work on the part of Government in respect of ensuring that ESG goals are adhered to.

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Sitting date: 2024-05-22