Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

We all want to achieve the optimum standard of noise regulation. It is unusual although not unprecedented for privilege to be waived. Instead of members trying to deal with this in the dark, it would be very helpful for the committee in framing further or altered amendments for Report Stage to have the legal advice, or a synopsis thereof, in order to achieve the optimum regulation. Could that be made available? If the Minister is not willing to consider waiving privilege, will he give us a synopsis of the legal advice such that we can use it to work towards the same aim?