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AN BILLE UM THARRAINGT SIAR NA RÍOCHTA AONTAITHE AS AN AONTAS EORPACH (FORÁLACHA IARMHARTACHA), 2019 WITHDRAWAL OF THE UNITED KINGDOM FROM THE EUROPEAN UNION (CONSEQUENTIAL PROVISIONS) BILL 2019 LEASUITHE COISTE COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS

[No. 14 of 2019] [4 March, 2019]

DÁIL ÉIREANN

AN BILLE UM THARRAINGT SIAR NA RÍOCHTA AONTAITHE AS AN AONTAS EORPACH (FORÁLACHA IARMHARTACHA), 2019 —AN COISTE

WITHDRAWAL OF THE UNITED KINGDOM FROM THE EUROPEAN UNION (CONSEQUENTIAL PROVISIONS) BILL 2019 —COMMITTEE

Leasuithe Amendments

SECTION 2 1. In page 8, lines 25 to 28, to delete all words from and including “such” in line 25 down to and including line 28 and substitute “29 March 2019.”. —Maurice Quinlivan, Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Brian Stanley, Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, David Cullinane, Denise Mitchell, Dessie Ellis, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Eoin Ó Broin, Gerry Adams, Imelda Munster, John Brady, Jonathan O’Brien, Kathleen Funchion, Louise O’Reilly, Martin J. Ferris, Martin Kenny, Mary Lou McDonald, Pat Buckley, Pearse Doherty, Seán Crowe. 2. In page 8, line 29, to delete “Part 4” and substitute “Parts 4 and 16*”. —Eamon Ryan. [*This is a reference to the Part proposed to be inserted by amendment no. 71.] 3. In page 9, between lines 14 and 15, to insert the following: “(j) Section 92* shall come into operation on such day or days as the Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine may appoint by order or orders either generally or with reference to any particular purpose or provision and different days may be so appointed for different purposes or different provisions.”. —Martin Kenny, Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Brian Stanley, Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, David Cullinane, Denise Mitchell, Dessie Ellis, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Eoin Ó Broin, Gerry Adams, Imelda Munster, John Brady, Jonathan O’Brien, Kathleen Funchion, Louise O’Reilly, Martin J. Ferris, Mary Lou McDonald, Maurice Quinlivan, Pat Buckley, Pearse Doherty, Seán Crowe. [*This is a reference to a section proposed to be inserted by amendment no. 63.]

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SECTION 4 4. In page 9, line 33, after “services” to insert “and medical and health qualifications”. —Louise O’Reilly, Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Brian Stanley, Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, David Cullinane, Denise Mitchell, Dessie Ellis, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Eoin Ó Broin, Gerry Adams, Imelda Munster, John Brady, Jonathan O’Brien, Kathleen Funchion, Martin J. Ferris, Martin Kenny, Mary Lou McDonald, Maurice Quinlivan, Pat Buckley, Pearse Doherty, Seán Crowe. 5. In page 9, lines 34 and 35, to delete line 34 down to and including “Reform,” in line 35 and substitute the following: “75A. (1) (a) The Minister may”. —Stephen S. Donnelly, Lisa M. Chambers. 6. In page 9, to delete lines 34 to 36 and substitute “75A. (1) the Minister shall make such order or orders required”. —Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Brian Stanley, David Cullinane, Denise Mitchell, Dessie Ellis, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Eoin Ó Broin, Gerry Adams, Imelda Munster, John Brady, Jonathan O’Brien, Kathleen Funchion, Louise O’Reilly, Martin J. Ferris, Martin Kenny, Mary Lou McDonald, Maurice Quinlivan, Pat Buckley, Pearse Doherty, Seán Crowe. 7. In page 9, line 34, to delete “may” and substitute “shall”. —Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Brian Stanley, Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, David Cullinane, Denise Mitchell, Dessie Ellis, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Eoin Ó Broin, Gerry Adams, Imelda Munster, John Brady, Jonathan O’Brien, Kathleen Funchion, Louise O’Reilly, Martin J. Ferris, Martin Kenny, Mary Lou McDonald, Maurice Quinlivan, Pat Buckley, Pearse Doherty, Seán Crowe. 8. In page 9, line 35, after “Reform,” to insert “and the assent of the Dáil,”. —Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Brian Stanley, Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, David Cullinane, Denise Mitchell, Dessie Ellis, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Eoin Ó Broin, Gerry Adams, Imelda Munster, John Brady, Jonathan O’Brien, Kathleen Funchion, Louise O’Reilly, Martin J. Ferris, Martin Kenny, Mary Lou McDonald, Maurice Quinlivan, Pat Buckley, Pearse Doherty, Seán Crowe. 9. In page 10, between lines 3 and 4, to insert the following: “(b) When an order is made under subsection (1)(a) which involves the spending of public monies, the order must be made with the consent of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. (c) When an order is made under subsection (1)(a) which involves the raising of public monies, the order must be made with the consent of the Minister for Finance.”. —Stephen S. Donnelly, Lisa M. Chambers.

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10. In page 10, between lines 3 and 4, to insert the following: “(2) The Minister may, with the consent of the Minister for Finance and the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, make such order or orders as he or she considers necessary to continue health service arrangements agreed between Ireland and the north of Ireland under currently existing Service Level Agreements, Memorandums of Understanding, and partnerships. (3) The Minister may, with the consent of the Minister for Finance and the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, make such order or orders as he or she considers necessary to ensure that all Irish Citizens have access to a European Health Insurance Card and the benefits which that entails. (4) The Minister may, with the consent of the Minister for Education and Skills, make such order or orders as he or she considers necessary to ensure the recognition of professional qualifications in respect of medical professionals and healthcare workers from the United Kingdom where education and training standards are equivalent.”. —Louise O’Reilly, Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Brian Stanley, Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, David Cullinane, Denise Mitchell, Dessie Ellis, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Eoin Ó Broin, Gerry Adams, Imelda Munster, John Brady, Jonathan O’Brien, Kathleen Funchion, Martin J. Ferris, Martin Kenny, Mary Lou McDonald, Maurice Quinlivan, Pat Buckley, Pearse Doherty, Seán Crowe. 11. In page 10, line 4, to delete “(2) An order” and substitute “(3) An order”. —Louise O’Reilly, Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Brian Stanley, Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, David Cullinane, Denise Mitchell, Dessie Ellis, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Eoin Ó Broin, Gerry Adams, Imelda Munster, John Brady, Jonathan O’Brien, Kathleen Funchion, Martin J. Ferris, Martin Kenny, Mary Lou McDonald, Maurice Quinlivan, Pat Buckley, Pearse Doherty, Seán Crowe. 12. In page 10, line 4, to delete “subsection (1)” and substitute “subsections (1), (2), (3), or (4)”. —Louise O'Reilly, Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Brian Stanley, Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, David Cullinane, Denise Mitchell, Dessie Ellis, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Eoin Ó Broin, Gerry Adams, Imelda Munster, John Brady, Jonathan O'Brien, Kathleen Funchion, Martin J. Ferris, Martin Kenny, Mary Lou McDonald, Maurice Quinlivan, Pat Buckley, Pearse Doherty, Seán Crowe. 13. In page 10, line 9, to delete “(3) When” and substitute “(4) When”. —Louise O’Reilly, Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Brian Stanley, Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, David Cullinane, Denise Mitchell, Dessie Ellis, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Eoin Ó Broin, Gerry Adams, Imelda Munster, John Brady, Jonathan O’Brien, Kathleen Funchion, Martin J. Ferris, Martin Kenny, Mary Lou McDonald, Maurice Quinlivan, Pat Buckley, Pearse Doherty, Seán Crowe.

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14. In page 10, line 9, to delete “subsection (1)” and substitute “subsections (1), (2), (3), or (4)”. —Louise O’Reilly, Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Brian Stanley, Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, David Cullinane, Denise Mitchell, Dessie Ellis, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Eoin Ó Broin, Gerry Adams, Imelda Munster, John Brady, Jonathan O’Brien, Kathleen Funchion, Martin J. Ferris, Martin Kenny, Mary Lou McDonald, Maurice Quinlivan, Pat Buckley, Pearse Doherty, Seán Crowe. 15. In page 10, to delete lines 19 and 20. —Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin ,Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Brian Stanley, David Cullinane, Denise Mitchell, Dessie Ellis, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Eoin Ó Broin, Gerry Adams, Imelda Munster, John Brady, Jonathan O’Brien, Kathleen Funchion, Louise O’Reilly, Martin J. Ferris, Martin Kenny, Mary Lou McDonald, Maurice Quinlivan, Pat Buckley, Pearse Doherty, Seán Crowe. 16. In page 10, line 21, to delete “(d) the policies” and substitute “(c) the policies”. —Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin ,Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Brian Stanley, David Cullinane, Denise Mitchell, Dessie Ellis, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Eoin Ó Broin, Gerry Adams, Imelda Munster, John Brady, Jonathan O’Brien, Kathleen Funchion, Louise O’Reilly, Martin J. Ferris, Martin Kenny, Mary Lou McDonald, Maurice Quinlivan, Pat Buckley, Pearse Doherty, Seán Crowe. 17. In page 10, line 23, to delete “(4) In this section” and substitute “(5) In this section”. —Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin ,Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Brian Stanley, David Cullinane, Denise Mitchell, Dessie Ellis, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Eoin Ó Broin, Gerry Adams, Imelda Munster, John Brady, Jonathan O’Brien, Kathleen Funchion, Louise O’Reilly, Martin J. Ferris, Martin Kenny, Mary Lou McDonald, Maurice Quinlivan, Pat Buckley, Pearse Doherty, Seán Crowe. 18. In page 10, to delete lines 29 to 31 and substitute “75B. (1) The Minister shall, having regard to the matters specified in section 75A(3), make regulations for the purposes”. —Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Brian Stanley, David Cullinane, Denise Mitchell, Dessie Ellis, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Eoin Ó Broin, Gerry Adams, Imelda Munster, John Brady, Jonathan O’Brien, Kathleen Funchion, Louise O’Reilly, Martin J. Ferris, Martin Kenny, Mary Lou McDonald, Maurice Quinlivan, Pat Buckley, Pearse Doherty, Seán Crowe. 19. In page 10, line 29, to delete “may” and substitute “shall”. —Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Brian Stanley, Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, David Cullinane, Denise Mitchell, Dessie Ellis, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Eoin Ó Broin, Gerry Adams, Imelda Munster, John Brady, Jonathan O’Brien, Kathleen Funchion, Louise O’Reilly, Martin J. Ferris, Martin Kenny, Mary Lou McDonald, Maurice Quinlivan, Pat Buckley, Pearse Doherty, Seán Crowe. 20. In page 10, line 30, after “Reform,” to insert “when such consent is required in section 75A(1) (b) and (c)”. —Stephen S. Donnelly, Lisa M. Chambers.

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21. In page 10, line 30, after “Reform,” to insert “and the assent of the Dáil,”. —Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Brian Stanley, Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, David Cullinane, Denise Mitchell, Dessie Ellis, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Eoin Ó Broin, Gerry Adams, Imelda Munster, John Brady, Jonathan O’Brien, Kathleen Funchion, Louise O’Reilly, Martin J. Ferris, Martin Kenny, Mary Lou McDonald, Maurice Quinlivan, Pat Buckley, Pearse Doherty, Seán Crowe. 22. In page 12, between lines 22 and 23, to insert the following: “Review of the effectiveness of health services 75C. The Minister shall publish a review into the effectiveness of the health services covered under section 75A and 75B of this Act one year after the United Kingdom has left the European Union.”. —Louise O’Reilly, Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Brian Stanley, Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, David Cullinane, Denise Mitchell, Dessie Ellis, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Eoin Ó Broin, Gerry Adams, Imelda Munster, John Brady, Jonathan O’Brien, Kathleen Funchion, Martin J. Ferris, Martin Kenny, Mary Lou McDonald, Maurice Quinlivan, Pat Buckley, Pearse Doherty, Seán Crowe. 23. In page 12, line 24, to delete “75C. An authorised officer” and substitute “75D. An authorised officer”. —Louise O’Reilly, Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Brian Stanley, Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, David Cullinane, Denise Mitchell, Dessie Ellis, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Eoin Ó Broin, Gerry Adams, Imelda Munster, John Brady, Jonathan O’Brien, Kathleen Funchion, Martin J. Ferris, Martin Kenny, Mary Lou McDonald, Maurice Quinlivan, Pat Buckley, Pearse Doherty, Seán Crowe. 24. In page 12, line 36, to delete “75D. Every order” and substitute “75E. Every order”. —Louise O’Reilly, Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Brian Stanley, Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, David Cullinane, Denise Mitchell, Dessie Ellis, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Eoin Ó Broin, Gerry Adams, Imelda Munster, John Brady, Jonathan O’Brien, Kathleen Funchion, Martin J. Ferris, Martin Kenny, Mary Lou McDonald, Maurice Quinlivan, Pat Buckley, Pearse Doherty, Seán Crowe. SECTION 5 25. In page 12, after line 42, to insert the following:

“Report on provision of health care services in the United Kingdom 5. The Minister for Health shall within 90 days of the passage of this Act, present a report to Dáil Éireann on the continued provision of health care services in the United Kingdom from 1 January 2021, which were in operation between the State and the United Kingdom immediately before the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from membership of the European Union.”. —Denis Naughten.

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26. In page 12, after line 42, to insert the following:

“Extension of Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018 5. All provisions of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018 shall, on the commencement of this Act, apply to all residents and citizens of Northern Ireland.”. —Richard Boyd Barrett, Gino Kenny, Bríd Smith. SECTION 7 27. In page 14, between lines 35 and 36, to insert the following: “(3) Such loans must be tied to a definite programme of job retention or creation negotiated between the agency and the enterprise. Failure to retain or create the agreed number of jobs shall result in the repayment of the loan at normal commercial interest rates or result in the state taking an equity share in that industrial undertaking or body corporate commensurate with the amount of the loan.”. —Richard Boyd Barrett, Gino Kenny, Bríd Smith. 28. In page 14, line 36, to delete “(3) (a) In this section,” and substitute the following: “(4) (a) In this section,”. —Richard Boyd Barrett, Gino Kenny, Bríd Smith. 29. In page 15, line 6, to delete “(4) This section” and substitute the following: “(5) This section”. —Richard Boyd Barrett, Gino Kenny, Bríd Smith. SECTION 8 30. In page 17, after line 33, to insert the following:

“Report on the provision of supports to maintain and grow employment 8. The Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation shall within 90 days of the passage of this Act, present a report to Dáil Éireann on the provision of supports to maintain and grow employment in non-exporting indigenous local business.”. —Denis Naughten. 31. In page 17, after line 33, to insert the following:

“Review of Brexit Business Supports 8. (1) The Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation may undertake a review of the current Brexit business supports, including but not limited to: (a) the Brexit Loan Scheme; (b) the Enterprise Ireland Market Discovery Fund; (c) the Enterprise Ireland Be Prepared Grant;

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(d) the Enterprise Ireland Brexit Act On Initiative; (e) the Enterprise Ireland Agile Innovation Fund; and (f) the InterTradeIreland Brexit Start to Plan Voucher schemes. (2) This review will include, but not be limited to; examining why there has been such a low uptake of these Brexit business supports to date, identify barriers for businesses accessing these supports and offer solutions on how to make it easier for businesses to benefit from these supports. (3) The Minister will send the findings of this review to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Business, Enterprise and Innovation within two months of the enactment of this Act.”. —Maurice Quinlivan, Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Brian Stanley, Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, David Cullinane, Denise Mitchell, Dessie Ellis, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Eoin Ó Broin, Gerry Adams, Imelda Munster, John Brady, Jonathan O’Brien, Kathleen Funchion, Louise O’Reilly, Martin J. Ferris, Martin Kenny, Mary Lou McDonald, Pat Buckley, Pearse Doherty, Seán Crowe. 32. In page 18, line 34, after “which” to insert “Chapter 1 of”. —An Tánaiste agus Aire Gnóthaí Eachtracha agus Trádála. SECTION 9 33. In page 18, after line 38, to insert the following:

“CHAPTER 1

Qualification to carry out activity relating to fluorinated greenhouse gases

Interpretation 9. In this Chapter— “Agency” means the Environmental Protection Agency; “equivalent certificate” means an equivalent certificate referred to in paragraph (a), (b), (c) or (d) of section 10(1) or paragraph (a) or (b) of section 11(1); “equivalent training attestation” means an equivalent attestation referred to in paragraph (e) of section 10(1); “Minister” means the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment; “relevant date” means the date of the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from membership of the European Union.”. —An Tánaiste agus Aire Gnóthaí Eachtracha agus Trádála.

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34. In page 18, after line 38, to insert the following:

“Equivalent certification, equivalent training attestation relating to individuals 9. (1) (a) An individual who, immediately before the relevant date holds a valid certificate issued by a certification body in the United Kingdom under Article 5 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 304/2008 of 2 April 20081 in respect of an activity referred to in Article 2(1) of that Commission Regulation is deemed, for the purpose of carrying out that activity, to hold an equivalent certificate. (b) An individual who, immediately before the relevant date holds a valid certificate issued by a certification body in the United Kingdom under Article 3 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 306/2008 of 2 April 20082 in respect of an activity referred to in Article 1 of that Commission Regulation is deemed, for the purpose of carrying out that activity, to hold an equivalent certificate. (c) An individual who, immediately before the relevant date holds a valid certificate issued by a certification body in the United Kingdom under Article 3 of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/2066 of 17 November 20153 in respect of an activity referred to in Article 1 of that Commission Regulation is deemed, for the purpose of carrying out that activity, to hold an equivalent certificate. (d) An individual who, immediately before the relevant date holds a valid certificate issued by a certification body in the United Kingdom under Article 4 of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/2067 of 17 November 2015yes in respect of an activity referred to in Article 2(1) of that Commission Regulation is deemed, for the purpose of carrying out that activity, to hold an equivalent certificate. (e) An individual who, immediately before the relevant date holds a valid training attestation issued by an attestation body in the United Kingdom under Article 3 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 307/2008 of 2 April 2008 in respect of an activity referred to in Article 1 of that Commission Regulation is deemed, for the purpose of carrying out that activity, to hold an equivalent training attestation. (2) An individual who holds an equivalent certificate or equivalent training attestation may carry out the activity to which the equivalent certificate or equivalent training attestation relates until the date that is 6 months from the relevant date or the date on which a certificate or training attestation is issued by the Agency under subsection (3), whichever is earlier. (3) An individual who holds an equivalent certificate or equivalent training attestation shall apply to the Agency not later than 4 months after the relevant date for the issue by it of a certificate or training attestation in respect of the activity to which the equivalent certificate or training attestation relates and such certificate or training attestation shall, subject to subsection (4), be issued by the Agency not later than 6 months after the relevant date. (4) The Agency shall issue a certificate or training attestation where an application is made in accordance with the procedures established by the Agency in that behalf.”.

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—An Tánaiste agus Aire Gnóthaí Eachtracha agus Trádála. 35. In page 18, after line 38, to insert the following:

“Equivalent certification relating to companies 9. (1) (a) A company which, immediately before the relevant date holds a valid certificate issued by a certification body in the United Kingdom under Article 8 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 304/2008 of 2 April 2008 in respect of an activity referred to in Article 2(2) of that Commission Regulation is deemed, for the purpose of carrying out that activity, to hold an equivalent certificate. (b) A company which, immediately before the relevant date holds a valid certificate issued by a certification body in the United Kingdom under Article 6 of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/2067 of 17 November 2015 in respect of an activity referred to in Article 2(2) of that Commission Regulation is deemed, for the purpose of carrying out that activity, to hold an equivalent certificate. (2) A company which holds an equivalent certificate may carry out the activity to which the equivalent certificate relates until the date that is 6 months from the relevant date or the date on which a certificate is issued by the Minister under subsection (3), whichever is earlier. (3) A company which holds an equivalent certificate shall apply to the Minister not later than 4 months after the relevant date for the issue by the Minister of a certificate in respect of the activity to which the equivalent certificate relates and such certificate shall, subject to subsection (4), be issued by the Minister not later than 6 months after the relevant date. (4) The Minister shall issue a certificate where an application is made in accordance with the procedures established by the Minister in that behalf. (5) A certificate issued by the Minister under this section shall be valid until the end of the calendar year in which it is issued.”. —An Tánaiste agus Aire Gnóthaí Eachtracha agus Trádála. 36. In page 18, after line 38, to insert the following:

“Amendment of Schedule 1A of Electricity Regulation Act 1999 9. Schedule 1A to the Electricity Regulation Act 1999 is amended by the insertion of the following new paragraph after paragraph 17: “18. The SEM Committee will be cognisant of ensuring regulatory alignment to protect the single electricity market and will report to the Minister on actions taken with relevant bodies in other jurisdictions and aim to maintain the single electricity market.”.”. —Brian Stanley, Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, David Cullinane, Denise Mitchell, Dessie Ellis, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Eoin Ó Broin, Gerry Adams,

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“Free Fees Initiative 15. In respect of the Free Fees Initiative for third level education in the State, periods of residency in the United Kingdom shall be treated similarly to periods of residency in the EEA and citizens of the United Kingdom shall be treated similarly to citizens of the EEA.”. —Thomas Byrne, Lisa M. Chambers. 40. In page 22, after line 34, to insert the following:

“Report on position of students resident in the United Kingdom or Northern Ireland 15. The Minister shall produce a report, by 31 December 2019, on the position of students resident in the United Kingdom or Northern Ireland who are citizens of the United Kingdom or citizens of the State in relation to the free fees initiative of the Department of Education and Skills.”. —Thomas Byrne, Lisa M. Chambers.

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SECTION 53 41. In page 35, between lines 3 and 4, to insert the following:

“Amendment of section 58 of Act of 2010 53. Section 58(2) of the Act of 2010 is amended— (a) by the substitution of the following paragraph for paragraph (a): “(a) the supply of a traveller’s qualifying goods, where the total value of that supply of goods, including tax, is more than €175, and”, and (b) by the insertion of the following paragraph after paragraph (iii): “(iiia) has, in respect of a traveller whose domicile or habitual residence is in the United Kingdom, proof that— (I) the goods have been imported into the United Kingdom by or on behalf of the traveller, and (II) value-added tax and duties of customs and excise, chargeable by virtue of the law of the United Kingdom, have been paid on the importation of those goods,”.”. —An Tánaiste agus Aire Gnóthaí Eachtracha agus Trádála. SECTION 61 42. In page 38, between lines 8 and 9, to insert the following:

“CHAPTER 8

Excise

Amendment of section 104 of Finance Act 2001 61. Section 104 of the Finance Act 2001 is amended, in subsection (1)(e), by the insertion of “, other than the United Kingdom,” after “destination”.”. —An Tánaiste agus Aire Gnóthaí Eachtracha agus Trádála. SECTION 72 43. In page 48, line 25, to delete “may” and substitute “shall”. —Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Brian Stanley, Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, David Cullinane, Denise Mitchell, Dessie Ellis, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Eoin Ó Broin, Gerry Adams, Imelda Munster, John Brady, Jonathan O’Brien, Kathleen Funchion, Louise O’Reilly, Martin J. Ferris, Martin Kenny, Mary Lou McDonald, Maurice Quinlivan, Pat Buckley, Pearse Doherty, Seán Crowe. 44. In page 48, line 25, after “grant” to insert “with the assent of Dáil Éireann,”. —Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Brian Stanley, Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, David Cullinane, Denise Mitchell, Dessie Ellis, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Eoin Ó Broin, Gerry Adams,

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Imelda Munster, John Brady, Jonathan O’Brien, Kathleen Funchion, Louise O’Reilly, Martin J. Ferris, Martin Kenny, Mary Lou McDonald, Maurice Quinlivan, Pat Buckley, Pearse Doherty, Seán Crowe. 45. In page 48, line 27, to delete “may” and substitute “shall, with the assent of Dáil Éireann”. —Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Brian Stanley, Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, David Cullinane, Denise Mitchell, Dessie Ellis, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Eoin Ó Broin, Gerry Adams, Imelda Munster, John Brady, Jonathan O’Brien, Kathleen Funchion, Louise O’Reilly, Martin J. Ferris, Martin Kenny, Mary Lou McDonald, Maurice Quinlivan, Pat Buckley, Pearse Doherty, Seán Crowe. SECTION 75 46. In page 50, line 34, after “passenger” to insert “transport”. —An Tánaiste agus Aire Gnóthaí Eachtracha agus Trádála. 47. In page 54, to delete lines 35 to 39 and substitute the following: “(3) Where the third country body has provided notice to the Authority of an application from a carrier to provide services similar to those referred to in section 28G(6) under the law of that country, the carrier may provide such third country bus services under and in accordance with this Part on and from the date of receipt by the Authority of said notice.”. —An Tánaiste agus Aire Gnóthaí Eachtracha agus Trádála. 48. In page 60, line 18, to delete “may” and substitute “shall, with the assent of Dáil Éireann”. —Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Brian Stanley, Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, David Cullinane, Denise Mitchell, Dessie Ellis, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Eoin Ó Broin, Gerry Adams, Imelda Munster, John Brady, Jonathan O’Brien, Kathleen Funchion, Louise O’Reilly, Martin J. Ferris, Martin Kenny, Mary Lou McDonald, Maurice Quinlivan, Pat Buckley, Pearse Doherty, Seán Crowe. SECTION 77 49. In page 61, line 14, to delete “may” and substitute “shall, with the assent of Dáil Éireann,”. —Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Brian Stanley, Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, David Cullinane, Denise Mitchell, Dessie Ellis, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Eoin Ó Broin, Gerry Adams, Imelda Munster, John Brady, Jonathan O’Brien, Kathleen Funchion, Louise O’Reilly, Martin J. Ferris, Martin Kenny, Mary Lou McDonald, Maurice Quinlivan, Pat Buckley, Pearse Doherty, Seán Crowe. SECTION 83 50. In page 65, line 25, to delete “may” and substitute “shall, with the assent of Dáil Éireann,”. —Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Brian Stanley, Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, David Cullinane, Denise Mitchell, Dessie Ellis, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Eoin Ó Broin, Gerry Adams, Imelda Munster, John Brady, Jonathan O’Brien, Kathleen Funchion, Louise O’Reilly, Martin J. Ferris, Martin Kenny, Mary Lou McDonald, Maurice Quinlivan, Pat Buckley, Pearse Doherty, Seán Crowe.

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SECTION 86 51. In page 66, line 10, to delete “14. Extradition” and substitute “14. (1) Extradition”. —Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Brian Stanley, Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, David Cullinane, Denise Mitchell, Dessie Ellis, Eoin Ó Broin, Gerry Adams, Imelda Munster, John Brady, Jonathan O’Brien, Kathleen Funchion, Louise O’Reilly, Martin J. Ferris, Martin Kenny, Mary Lou McDonald, Maurice Quinlivan, Pat Buckley, Pearse Doherty, Seán Crowe. 52. In page 66, between lines 15 and 16, to insert the following: “(2) The provisions of this Act shall provide for extradition, where a Country is in adherence to democratic principles, human rights and fundamental freedoms, as defined in particular in the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and in the instance of European Countries, the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms and its Protocols. (3) Where a European Country, notifies the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, under article 58 of the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, of its intention to depart from, or denounce, that convention, the Minister shall immediately initiate a review of this legislation, which shall be concluded within 4 months.”.”. —Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Brian Stanley, Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, David Cullinane, Denise Mitchell, Dessie Ellis, Eoin Ó Broin, Gerry Adams, Imelda Munster, John Brady, Jonathan O’Brien, Kathleen Funchion, Louise O’Reilly, Martin J. Ferris, Martin Kenny, Mary Lou McDonald, Maurice Quinlivan, Pat Buckley, Pearse Doherty, Seán Crowe. SECTION 88 53. In page 68, between lines 14 and 15, to insert the following:

“PART 14

CITIZENSHIP, NATIONALITY AND IMMIGRATION

Amendment of Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956 - Equal Citizenship of Citizens 88. Section 6(2) of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956 (as amended) is amended by the insertion of the following paragraph after paragraph (b): “(c) Notwithstanding any other enactment, any person who is entitled to Irish Citizenship under this subsection shall be considered to enjoy full citizenship rights, equivalent to all other Irish Citizens under this section, regardless of whether they were born in the Jurisdiction, or not, and shall be treated accordingly by all Governmental bodies, Local Authorities, the Oireachtas, and the Courts.”.”.

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—Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Brian Stanley, Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, David Cullinane, Denise Mitchell, Dessie Ellis, Eoin Ó Broin, Gerry Adams, Imelda Munster, John Brady, Jonathan O’Brien, Kathleen Funchion, Louise O’Reilly, Martin J. Ferris, Martin Kenny, Mary Lou McDonald, Maurice Quinlivan, Pat Buckley, Pearse Doherty, Seán Crowe. 54. In page 68, between lines 14 and 15, to insert the following:

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Amendment of Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956 - Relatives of Citizens in the North of Ireland 88. The Irish Nationality & Citizenship Act 1956 (as amended) is amended by the insertion of the following new section after section 6A: “6B. A relative or spouse of an Irish citizen, where that citizen is resident in the North of Ireland, and is a resident by virtue of section 6(2), shall be treated as though that citizen was resident in this state, for the purposes of the International Protection Act 2015, and for the purposes of this Act.”.”. —Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Brian Stanley, Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, David Cullinane, Denise Mitchell, Dessie Ellis, Eoin Ó Broin, Gerry Adams, Imelda Munster, John Brady, Jonathan O’Brien, Kathleen Funchion, Louise O’Reilly, Martin J. Ferris, Martin Kenny, Mary Lou McDonald, Maurice Quinlivan, Pat Buckley, Pearse Doherty, Seán Crowe. 55. In page 68, between lines 14 and 15, to insert the following:

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Review of Citizens Rights in the North of Ireland 88. (1) The Minister for Justice shall, initiate, immediately after the passing of this Act, a review of legislation, policy, and all other matters, that impact on the rights of Irish citizens under section 6(2) of Irish Nationality & Citizenship Act 1956 (as amended) in the North of Ireland in such a way as they will be disadvantaged in any manner by the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union, or have rights of a lesser standard than other Irish citizens on the island of Ireland. (2) The Minister shall, conclude this review within six months, and shall, on conclusion of this review, lay this review before the Houses of the Oireachtas, and this review shall make recommendations as to the legislative changes that are required to ensure full and equal citizenship for Irish citizens in the North of Ireland.

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(3) The Minister shall further request the co-operation of the UK authorities with a view to an analogous review regarding British Legislation.”. —Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Brian Stanley, Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, David Cullinane, Denise Mitchell, Dessie Ellis, Eoin Ó Broin, Gerry Adams, Imelda Munster, John Brady, Jonathan O’Brien, Kathleen Funchion, Louise O’Reilly, Martin J. Ferris, Martin Kenny, Mary Lou McDonald, Maurice Quinlivan, Pat Buckley, Pearse Doherty, Seán Crowe. 56. In page 68, line 21, to delete “3A. A person” and substitute “3A. (1) A person”. —Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Brian Stanley, Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, David Cullinane, Denise Mitchell, Dessie Ellis, Eoin Ó Broin, Gerry Adams, Imelda Munster, John Brady, Jonathan O’Brien, Kathleen Funchion, Louise O’Reilly, Martin J. Ferris, Martin Kenny, Mary Lou McDonald, Maurice Quinlivan, Pat Buckley, Pearse Doherty, Seán Crowe. 57. In page 68, line 28, after “punishment” to insert the following: “, flagrant denial of a fair trial, serious forms of sexual and gender- based violence and/or female genital mutilation”. —Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Brian Stanley, Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, David Cullinane, Denise Mitchell, Dessie Ellis, Eoin Ó Broin, Gerry Adams, Imelda Munster, John Brady, Jonathan O’Brien, Kathleen Funchion, Louise O’Reilly, Martin J. Ferris, Martin Kenny, Mary Lou McDonald, Maurice Quinlivan, Pat Buckley, Pearse Doherty, Seán Crowe. 58. In page 68, between lines 28 and 29, to insert the following: “(2) The Minister shall give heightened consideration to children in the context of non-refoulement, whereby actions of the State must be taken in accordance with the best interests of the child, a child should not be returned if such return would result in the violation of their fundamental human rights.”. —Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Brian Stanley, Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, David Cullinane, Denise Mitchell, Dessie Ellis, Eoin Ó Broin, Gerry Adams, Imelda Munster, John Brady, Jonathan O’Brien, Kathleen Funchion, Louise O’Reilly, Martin J. Ferris, Martin Kenny, Mary Lou McDonald, Maurice Quinlivan, Pat Buckley, Pearse Doherty, Seán Crowe. NEW SECTION 59. In page 70, after line 35, to insert the following:

“Amendment of section 52 of Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992 92. Section 52(2) of the Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992 is amended by the insertion of the following new paragraph after paragraph (e): “(f) establish and maintain contacts with relevant bodies in other jurisdictions to ensure that environmental protection measures are held to the highest standard on the Island of Ireland and may

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forward recommendations to a relevant Minister in this regard.”.”. —Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Brian Stanley, Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, David Cullinane, Denise Mitchell, Dessie Ellis, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Eoin Ó Broin, Gerry Adams, Imelda Munster, John Brady, Jonathan O’Brien, Kathleen Funchion, Louise O’Reilly, Martin J. Ferris, Martin Kenny, Mary Lou McDonald, Maurice Quinlivan, Pat Buckley, Pearse Doherty, Seán Crowe. 60. In page 70, after line 35, to insert the following:

“Amendment of section 12 of Communications Act 2002 92. Section 12 of the Communications Act 2002 is amended by the insertion of the following new subsection after subsection (7): “(7A) The Commission for Communications Regulations will monitor the application by providers of roaming charges on mobile communications networks on the Island of Ireland and report to the Minister on actions that may be taken to protect customers.”.”. —Brian Stanley, Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, David Cullinane, Denise Mitchell, Dessie Ellis, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Eoin Ó Broin, Gerry Adams, Imelda Munster, John Brady, Jonathan O’Brien, Kathleen Funchion, Louise O’Reilly, Martin J. Ferris, Martin Kenny, Mary Lou McDonald, Maurice Quinlivan, Pat Buckley, Pearse Doherty, Seán Crowe. 61. In page 70, after line 35, to insert the following:

“Report on EU economic and social supports for the State 92. The Minister for Finance shall report to the Oireachtas within one month of the passing of this Act on his discussions with the European Union regarding economic and social supports for the State following Brexit, including but not limited to flexibilities in State Aid rules and the fiscal rules and the possible use of structural funds or other sources of funding to mitigate against the impact of Brexit.”. —Pearse Doherty, Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Brian Stanley, Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, David Cullinane, Denise Mitchell, Dessie Ellis, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Eoin Ó Broin, Gerry Adams, Imelda Munster, John Brady, Jonathan O’Brien, Kathleen Funchion, Louise O’Reilly, Martin J. Ferris, Martin Kenny, Mary Lou McDonald, Maurice Quinlivan, Pat Buckley, Seán Crowe. 62. In page 70, after line 35, to insert the following:

“Ministerial orders in relation to motor vehicle insurance and licenses 92. The Minister may, with the consent of the Minister for Finance and the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, make such order or orders as he or she considers necessary to continue in being or carry out any reciprocal or other arrangements in relation to motor vehicle insurance and licences to drive a mechanically propelled vehicle of a specified category which were in operation between the State and the United

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Kingdom immediately before the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from membership of the European Union.”. —Imelda Munster, Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Brian Stanley, Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, David Cullinane, Denise Mitchell, Dessie Ellis, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Eoin Ó Broin, Gerry Adams, John Brady, Jonathan O’Brien, Kathleen Funchion, Louise O’Reilly, Martin J. Ferris, Martin Kenny, Mary Lou McDonald, Maurice Quinlivan, Pat Buckley, Pearse Doherty, Seán Crowe. 63. In page 70, after line 35, to insert the following:

“Arrangements in relation to agriculture 92. The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine may, with the consent of the Minister for Finance and the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, make such order or orders as he or she considers necessary to continue in being or carry out any reciprocal or other arrangements in relation to agriculture which were in operation between the State and Northern Ireland immediately before the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from membership of the European Union.”. —Martin Kenny, Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Brian Stanley, Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, David Cullinane, Denise Mitchell, Dessie Ellis, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Eoin Ó Broin, Gerry Adams, Imelda Munster, John Brady, Jonathan O’Brien, Kathleen Funchion, Louise O’Reilly, Martin J. Ferris, Mary Lou McDonald, Maurice Quinlivan, Pat Buckley, Pearse Doherty, Seán Crowe. 64. In page 70, after line 35, to insert the following:

“Progression of the Constitutional imperative of planning for Irish unity 92. (1) An Taoiseach shall immediately put in place arrangements for the establishment of an All-Ireland Forum to begin preparations for Irish unity, in line with the provisions for the holding of a referendum on Irish unity contained within the Good Friday Agreement. (2) The terms of reference for the All-Ireland Forum shall be brought before the Houses of the Oireachtas no later than three months following the date on which this section comes into operation. (3) The All-Ireland Forum shall report to the Government within six months of its establishment and its report and recommendations shall form the basis of a White Paper on Irish Unity to be prepared by the Government and placed before the Oireachtas within 3 months of receiving the report of the All-Ireland Forum. (4) The chairperson of the All-Ireland Forum shall be appointed by the Government. (5) An Taoiseach may introduce regulations under this section which may contain such incidental, supplementary and consequential provisions as appear to be necessary or expedient for the purposes of this section. (6) “Good Friday Agreement” means the “British-Irish Agreement” between the Government of Ireland and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain

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and Northern Ireland done at Belfast on 10 April 1998 and the “Multi-Party Agreement” reached in the Multi-Party negotiations at Belfast on 10 April 1998, and set out in Annex 1 to the British-Irish Agreement. (7) Notwithstanding the generality of section 2(1)(a), this section shall commence on the date of the passing of this Act.”. —Mary Lou McDonald, Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Brian Stanley, Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, David Cullinane, Denise Mitchell, Dessie Ellis, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Eoin Ó Broin, Gerry Adams, Imelda Munster, John Brady, Jonathan O’Brien, Kathleen Funchion, Louise O’Reilly, Martin J. Ferris, Martin Kenny, Maurice Quinlivan, Pat Buckley, Pearse Doherty, Seán Crowe. 65. In page 70, after line 35, to insert the following:

“Democratic representation of Irish citizens within European Parliament 92. The Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government shall undertake a review of the steps required to ensure adequate representation in the European Parliament for citizens residing in the north of Ireland through the provision of a dedicated constituency. The Minister shall send the findings of this review to the Oireachtas within two months of the enactment of this Act.”. —Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Brian Stanley, Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, David Cullinane, Denise Mitchell, Dessie Ellis, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Eoin Ó Broin, Gerry Adams, Imelda Munster, John Brady, Jonathan O’Brien, Kathleen Funchion, Louise O’Reilly, Martin J. Ferris, Martin Kenny, Mary Lou McDonald, Maurice Quinlivan, Pat Buckley, Pearse Doherty, Seán Crowe. 66. In page 70, after line 35, to insert the following:

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Brexit Stabilization Fund 92. The Minister for Finance may establish a Brexit Stabilisation Fund.”. —David Cullinane, Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Brian Stanley, Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, Denise Mitchell, Dessie Ellis, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Eoin Ó Broin, Gerry Adams, Imelda Munster, John Brady, Jonathan O’Brien, Kathleen Funchion, Louise O’Reilly, Martin J. Ferris, Martin Kenny, Mary Lou McDonald, Maurice Quinlivan, Pat Buckley, Pearse Doherty, Seán Crowe

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67. In page 70, after line 35, to insert the following:

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Report on Brexit Stabilisation Fund 92. The Minister for Finance shall report to the Oireachtas within one month of the passing of this Bill on the establishment of a Brexit Stabilisation Fund intended to provide economic and social supports to communities, workers and sectors most at risk as a result of Brexit.”. —Pearse Doherty, Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Brian Stanley, Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, David Cullinane, Denise Mitchell, Dessie Ellis, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Eoin Ó Broin, Gerry Adams, Imelda Munster, John Brady, Jonathan O’Brien, Kathleen Funchion, Louise O’Reilly, Martin J. Ferris, Martin Kenny, Mary Lou McDonald, Maurice Quinlivan, Pat Buckley, Seán Crowe. 68. In page 70, after line 35, to insert the following:

“Arrangements to protect against a hard border 92. The Government, its agents or Ministers, will, under no circumstances, make any agreement, adopt any policy or undertake any action that might lead to the installation of physical border infrastructure, border posts or checks between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, or in any way facilitate or assist others to do so, whether they be states or international bodies.”. —Richard Boyd Barrett, Gino Kenny, Bríd Smith. 69. In page 70, after line 35, to insert the following:

“Strategy of investment in public enterprise 92. The Minister shall, in view of the failure of indigenous Irish Industry to sufficiently diversify markets and create conditions to guarantee employment and the potential for the United Kingdom withdrawal from the European Union to adversely impact on strategically important industry, employment sectors or vital public services, embark on a strategy of investment in public enterprise, and to bring a report on the progress of this within 3 months of the commencement of this Act.”. —Richard Boyd Barrett, Gino Kenny, Bríd Smith. 70. In page 70, after line 35, to insert the following:

“Driving Licenses 92. The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport shall, on commencement of this act, issue the necessary regulations to recognize UK issued driving licences for travel on Irish

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roads without the requirement for any additional permits.”. —Richard Boyd Barrett, Gino Kenny, Bríd Smith. 71. In page 70, after line 35, to insert the following:

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Statement of Principles 92. (1) On withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union, European Union principles and legislation shall remain the standard for cross border bodies co- operating on the environment. (2) The Minister shall strengthen and build upon existing cross border agencies to ensure continuing cross border co-operation on environmental issues.”. —Eamon Ryan. 72. In page 70, after line 35, to insert the following:

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Special report on cross border co-operation on nuclear waste 92. (1) The Minister, in consultation with the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, shall request the Head of the Defence Forces and the Irish Naval Service to provide a joint report and recommendations to the Oireachtas on the increased risk to Ireland presented by the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the Euratom Treaty, and in particular in relation to the monitoring and supervision of the 12 mile nautical limit to the State’s territorial waters. (2) On withdrawal of the United Kingdom from membership of the European Union, the report in subsection (1) shall be laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas within 3 months of the enactment of this legislation.”. —Eamon Ryan.

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73. In page 70, after line 35, to insert the following:

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Reporting obligations 92. (1) The Minister, in consultation with the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, and cross border environmental organisations, shall commission a report and recommendations on the implications of regulatory divergence on environmental matters on withdrawal of the United Kingdom from membership of the European Union. (2) The report and recommendations in subsection (1) will include, but not be restricted to, the following assessment of: (a) the need for additional biosecurity measures; (b) the need for protection against invasive species; (c) the need for cross border oversight on nuclear, including UK withdrawal from the Euratom Treaty; (d) measures to maintain coherence of an all-island Natura 2000 framework; (e) measures to protect cross border water resources and basins; (f) measures to prevent cross border illegal dumping and pollution; (g) measures to ensure and encourage regulatory convergence in line with existing and developing European Union environmental legislation. (3) In the writing of the report referred to in subsection (1) regard will be had to the island of Ireland being a single epidemiological and biogeographic unit with a shared environmental history and cultural heritage. (4) The report and accompanying recommendations in subsection (1) shall be before the Houses of the Oireachtas within 3 months of the enactment of this legislation.”. —Eamon Ryan. TITLE 74. In page 7, line 13, after “United Kingdom,” to insert the following: “to protect against any possibility of physical border infrastructure being installed between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland,”. —Richard Boyd Barrett, Gino Kenny, Bríd Smith.