John Paul Phelan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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Earlier, Professor Farrell said rushed legislation was bad legislation. On the night of the bank guarantee, legislation was rushed through. I got my speaking slot in the Seanad at 5 a.m. and the then Minister, the late Brian Lenihan, was there for the duration of the debate. Notwithstanding the impact of the legislation, in certain circumstances is rushed legislation necessary? We might have seen similar yesterday with the legislation following a court of appeal decision on misuse of drugs.