Pádraig Mac Lochlainn (Donegal North East, Sinn Fein)
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In regard to the same issue that Deputy Niall Collins raised, I cannot understand why we are now almost two years into this process. This section was included in the initial Bill and it deals with client confidentiality, which is at the core of the relationship between the legal fraternity and the justice system, but it has not yet been dealt with. It is a cause of concern and, despite the Minister's assurance that it may be addressed on Report Stage, it is frustrating that something that is staring us in the face has not yet been amended two years down the road. I hope Deputy Niall Collins presses the amendment and I will support him in doing so.