Darren O'Rourke (Meath East, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

We had a similar experience with the senior Minister, as Minister for Transport, around the Marine Casualty Investigations Board. That initial legislation - if we compare it with this process - was frustrated and delayed significantly. In fairness to the Minister, a very helpful role he played, and which unlocked the thing, was to give an indication during the deliberations on the initial legislation. A number of people wanted the legislation to do a lot more than the its narrow scope. However, the Minister indicated on Report Stage and in the Seanad as well that there was a serious commitment to take on board the arguments being made and to come back within a reasonable timeframe, which he did. I am just flagging that. It would be helpful for those of us putting forward these proposals if there was positive language in January.