Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

I still have a difficulty seeing how any person male or female who is protesting can be prosecuted. They may stop when they are told to stop by a garda. It is necessary that a prior warning be given for their activity to constitute an offence on the second occasion but who knows whether it is the second occasion? That is the point.

The Minister has spoken about a review. Could he provide a bit more information on that? It would be good to have a review of the operation of the Act anyway as it is good practice but on this specific issue, we need to know whether there are difficulties with this - certainly within 12 months. It will also be helpful from the point of view of putting pressure on An Garda Síochána to put a system in place. If the Minister could give an undertaking that he will do what is requested with regard to this amendment and that we get that review within 12 months, I am happy to withdraw my amendment.