Ms Tracy O'Keeffe:

We looked at issues around the appointment, removal and establishment of that office very carefully during the drafting, in consultation with the Office of the Attorney General.

We are looking at those carefully during the drafting process in consultation with the Office of the Attorney General. Regard has been had to the Fundamental Rights Agency's guidance. The Department has engaged with it, but that is something we are examining carefully in the drafting process on an ongoing basis.