Mick Wallace (Wexford, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the witnesses for coming in. I add my support to what they are trying to achieve. I agree wholeheartedly that the current position is poor, nonsensical and irrational. I agree that the Minister is the big challenge and we must make a serious impression on her to look favourably on the requests of the witnesses.

I heard that the Ministers, Deputies Simon Coveney, Paschal Donohoe and Denis Naughten are a bit more positive than most of the rest of the Cabinet which is good because there would be three strong voices in the Cabinet. There have been positive recommendations on two occasions from the justice committee. We would be dishonest if we said the justice committee has the power to change everything because we do not but we can try. It is good that Fianna Fáil says it is prepared to support us given the make-up of the present Government. Fianna Fáil is actually running the Government so that is a good start. Anything Fianna Fáil wants it can get this time around. I am delighted that Fianna Fáil is in support of this. The witnesses are very aware of the challenges and the obstacles. Is there any advice they would give us on how we best progress her desires on this issue?