Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour) | Oireachtas source

The form of words "as soon as may be" is standard and in my view it is appropriate. It is not always possible to proceed immediately in circumstances, for example, where the Dáil is not sitting for some period after the decision is made. The normal practice of inserting the phrase, "as soon as may be" is understood to imply as much expedition as is possible and practicable.