Colm Brophy (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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I will respond to Deputy O'Callaghan's comments in particular. It is regrettable, whatever about the toing and froing in the Dáil Chamber, that with regard to Committee Stage one could be almost dismissive of the type of commitments made by the Tánaiste in the letter to this committee. She clearly states she wants to bring forward the appropriate visions and she wants to work with the committee to ensure that happens. The Tánaiste is Minister for Justice and Equality and she is doing an excellent job in both roles. She has written to us and put it on the record of our committee. When we sit as a committee we must acknowledge and respect what somebody states to a committee. It is her intention to bring this forward. The Chairman has outlined a very concrete set of proposals and a clear roadmap. Not only does it try to address the issue of our own piece of legislation before this committee but it also tries to use it in trying to facilitate a broader discussion on dealing with the greater issue of all the Bills that are stalled. It would be very regrettable if we did not go with the Chairman's proposal as it will deliver far more both for our committee and the legislative process.