I understand the Minister wishes to bring in an amendment on Committee Stage. Is the House agreeable to take an amendment without the usual prior notification?
Agreed.
National Stud Bill, 1976: Committee and Final Stages.
An Leas-Chathaoirleach
Sections 1 to 6, inclusive, agreed to.
SECTION 7
Government amendment No. 1:
In page 3, line 55, to delete "five" and substitute "seven".
I move this amendment for the reasons which I have previously stated. It will have the effect of enlarging the board from a maximum of five to a maximum of seven.
Amendment agreed to.
Sections 8 and 9 agreed to.
Title agreed to.
Bill reported with amendment, received for final consideration and passed.