Noel McCarthy (Cork East, Fine Gael)

I welcome the witnesses. I thank them for the information. I think most of the questions I have written down have been answered. The one that is really concerning me is the timeframe and the Attorney General's response to us. Deputy Brennan outlined this a while ago. It is definitely a concern. The Tánaiste has been positive in saying he wants services to be included. This is very positive. I think the timeframe in this regard and getting the legal information is vital to us as a committee being able to make a decision on the legislation and relay it back to the Dáil. I know an exact date cannot be given, but it is so important that we can have this information as fast as possible. I think every member of the committee is in favour. As others have said, this legislation is so important to us all in the context of what is happening. Deputy Brennan outlined the concerns we all have at the start of his contribution. I would like to know if we could get an idea of the date for the timeframe. I know it is not possible to get an exact date and the witnesses cannot comment for the Attorney General. I refer to the information from this committee being taken back to emphasise how important that timeframe and the response are and the time they take to get back to us.