Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

If I may qualify further, I agree with Deputy Shortall and believe there is a danger in this regard. There have been too many incidents and situations in the past about which we can apparently do nothing because we were told there was a legal issue and that nothing can happen. As long as nothing can happen, nothing will happen. We have a serious responsibility to address issues that are emerging as they emerge. There was one situation where colleagues raised a question and, if it had not been raised by them, the matter would not have been raised at all. That particular situation was dealt with quickly, efficiently and effectively because it was raised. I am sorry for going on about this more than once because I promised I would not come in again but I agree with Deputy Shortall. An issue arises when we draw a line and end responsibility. There is an issue there. We had a number of issues before us and we will have more of them before us next week. I have similar concerns about this section.