Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 7 December 2016

Select Committee on Justice and Equality

Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015: Committee Stage

9:00 am

Photo of Caoimhghín Ó CaoláinCaoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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Before inviting the Minister to say a few concluding remarks, I thank all the committee members and commend them on their work and very focused consideration of all the elements of the Bill and the potential outworking of it. All the work and attention that was paid was markedly impressive. Each member has made an important contribution that does not end here on Committee Stage. The Minister has taken on board the debate and, hopefully, it will be reflected in her approach on Report Stage.

I do not know all our guests in the Visitors Gallery. They are all very welcome, including those who have been here before. I commend all those who have been proactive in addressing the legislation going back over time. While I do not want to single out any one group, given that a number of groups have participated, I am mindful of some engagements I have had with people and I thank them for their work.