Peter Burke (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I fully understand Deputy Howlin’s frustration regarding having to approve issues such as this at short notice. From dealing with the Office of the Attorney General, I understand that the legalities of drafting this agreement took more time than we would have liked. I know from trying to deal with some initiatives in my last Department that there is huge competition in terms of priorities in the Attorney General’s office. It can be frustrating in terms of trying to get information to you-----