Health (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages
Seanad Éireann — 2020-10-23
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Malcolm Byrne (FF), Cultural and Educational Panel

I am happy to state that I am in support of the amendment and proposal from Senator Ward. Senator McDowell is correct. We all know the import of this Bill and what it is trying to achieve, but there is no point in sending gardaí out with a ham-fisted piece of legislation. Senator Ward's proposal is a perfectly reasonable one that will give the necessary powers. As Senator Conway said, the Minister of State could consult his officials. I do not think there should be a problem in terms of the Dáil coming back to address this. That is far better in terms of us getting this right rather than something embarrassing being let out of this House. The issue has been identified and I certainly support Senator Ward's proposal.

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Sitting date: 2020-10-23