Clare Daly (Dublin Fingal, Independent) | Oireachtas source

This is actually quite important. It is interesting that the Minister referred to a robust appeals mechanism and access to the courts.

There are a few people in the Gallery who nearly fell off their seats when they heard that. Access to the courts is prohibitive for citizens. It is not a level playing field in that regard. Sadly, people have borne a heavy burden with such cases in the past. The way the legislation is drafted means the appeals process is not accessible. There is no question that it leaves it in that arena which disenfranchises residents. My amendment proposes that the Minister would have to deal with it. As he said earlier, it probably will not arise all that much. However, if it does, then my amendment would ensure the Minister would have to bring it before the House. It is an important amendment.