Alan Kelly (Tipperary, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I also support the removal of the word "serious". Speaking to my amendment, my advice is that the word "avert" in section 10(1)(c) is too absolute in its meaning and it needs to be examined. That is why I have suggested, as has Deputy O'Reilly, that we put in "to avert or mitigate". I do not understand why that could not be allowed. We have looked at the measure in different ways and the conclusion is that it is too absolute as a legal term. I would appreciate if the Minister could examine the wording because what we hear is that it could potentially give rise to issues.