Pearse Doherty (Donegal, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

It has been more than two years since I introduced this legislation. I welcome the Minister of State's support for it and the co-operation of his officials with me. It is important that as sponsors of the Bill we use our time to make sure this progresses in the autumn through the Houses bearing in mind that he has indicated that he is looking for advice on several sections. We will engage with him on that. When it does come into effect notwithstanding that the Oireachtas must give its final view in the Dáil and Seanad, it is important that it commence without delay. I urge the Minister of State to do that.