John Cummins (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

That is something we can take up with the Department later on. Last week, I attended the briefing with the Department and we had a good exchange across a number of areas. One of the key things the Department would say is that the lack of legislation in this area is potentially problematic for the State in that we are relying on circular and not legislation and that may create legal problems for the State. Does Ms Heavey or anyone else wish to comment on that? Obviously that is the reason this legislation is being brought forward, in terms of what the Department officials have said and the advice they have received from the Attorney General.

While I know statements have been made here, using words such as "unworkable", and all of that, it has been legally checked by the Attorney General. Perhaps Ms Wall might like to respond.