Emer Higgins (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank our guests. I apologise for missing the start of this meeting as I had another committee meeting to attend simultaneously, as is often the case, unfortunately. I have read through the opening statements and it is good to get so many expert views on this issue. I particularly loved Dr. Greene's idea about a communications campaign relating to the register. I note there is provision for the promotion of public awareness of the register in the Bill. I would love to hear her idea of how we could bring that to life.

I thought Mr. Swan's proposal for secondary legislation was interesting. That legislation would allow for the full implementation of the Part 7 licences. I am keen to learn a little more about that.

I thought the advisory council Mr. Lumley suggested was a particularly interesting idea. I am not sure how it would work, who would sit on it or what its remit would be. I would be interested to learn a little more about that proposal.