James Lawless (Kildare North, Fianna Fail)
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I echo the comments of the previous speakers in congratulating Deputy Tony McLoughlin on bringing forward the Bill which is a milestone in this Dáil in the context of new politics. I say this particularly in the context of the remarks of Deputy Eamon Ryan, as there is a logjam and delays. During Leaders' Questions this afternoon Deputy Michéal Martin raised the issue of multiple Private Members' Bills passing through the House, not many of which reach this Stage. It is great to see what happens when a Bill does reach this Stage. The committee has been proactive in facilitating the launch of the Bill which we will support. I understand there was a briefing on it, but I did not get to it as I was not aware of it.

Maybe that information can be supplied for future briefings and the committee can be involved. I look forward to supporting the Bill at it passes through this Stage.