Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Can I say further, briefly, a matter was raised in the House at plenary session last night during the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill by Deputy Clare Daly with reference to another Bill that has been important to this committee, the coroners (amendment) Bill. I did not have an opportunity of replying to questions raised by Deputy Daly last night because of the orders of the House. It would not have been appropriate. I would not have been allowed.

I would like to take this opportunity, by way of intervention in the Chairman's presence, to say to the committee that I am keen to advance matters on the coroners (amendment) Bill, that I have had a meeting with the Attorney General on this issue, that matters are proceeding, and I would be happy to keep the committee informed and would be happy to keep Deputy Daly informed having regard to her expressed interest in this issue.

While it is a priority, it is one of a number of priorities, as the Chairman is aware, that are matters of importance to the committee and in the justice area. I have taken careful note of submissions made by Deputy Daly and I have met the Attorney General. I hope to be in a position to report progress on this matter very shortly.