Kieran O'Donnell (Limerick City, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

When responding to Senator Horkan’s comments, the witnesses might go through each of these legislative proposals or COMs and let us know what their views are, what the implications for Ireland are and how do they differ from what is currently happening in Ireland. I am just rounding up the question just given by the Senator. We are looking at the COMs and are required to consider whether there is a need for a reasoned opinion. As the witnesses are familiar with this area, this is obviously about whether they may in any way compromise what we are trying to do here and the benefits of that. I know this is a somewhat technical question but this is a technical meeting on an issue that has significant implications. In our role as a committee, we want to get this right.