James Lawless (Kildare North, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

As sponsor of the Bill, I found it a very useful engagement and I thank the witnesses for their attendance. I have noted the points raised today and the submissions sent to the committee. Some very good, strong and valid considerations have been raised and I will consider them in preparing for Committee Stage. I presume the two Departments will submit amendments on Committee Stage on behalf of their respective Ministers. There will be further pre-legislative scrutiny of the Bill after the recess. It has been a very useful engagement and I thank all present for their involvement. I think there is a consensus that legislation is needed in this area and it is about fine tuning that legislation. As always, the devil is in the detail. I look forward to the next Stage.