Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire (Cork South Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

There was reference in the FLAC submission and in Dr. Blennerhassett's submission regarding settlement. I accept that this area probably needs further consideration. In the FLAC submission, a distinction is made between what is in the Bill and what the Government responded to but that is between the terms upon which a settlement would be accepted or rejected. That is between the people taking the case and what was characterised as the terms of any settlement, which is slightly different. Dr. Blennerhassett also identified the fact that there will inevitably be tensions and different expectations or demands within a group so it may be necessary for a judge or regulator to approve a settlement. I just want to get a comment from one of the witnesses on the best way to address the issue of settlement and agreement or non-agreement between the persons taking an action.