Martin Ferris (Kerry North-West Limerick, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I thank Mr. Allamby and Ms Logan for their very informative and precise presentations. The protection of human rights is core to the lead up to the Good Friday Agreement. People were trying to find a way out of the mess and I absolutely and fully concur with that. The repeal of the Act and the withdrawal from the European Convention would be a terrible signal and would be viewed in that light by human rights activists both internationally and nationally. One would hope the British Prime Minister, David Cameron would draw back from that.

Has Mr. Allamby met or made a formal presentation to the British Government on this issue and has he stated clearly the implications of their suggestion? Equally has he made a formal representation to the Irish Government on this issue? Does he believe that David Cameron will have a significant majority to repeal this Bill, should he decide to do so eventually?

I appreciate very much the presentations that have been made.