Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire (Cork South Central, Sinn Fein)
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I am happy enough with that but emphasise that the issue is important. I take on board the Minister of State's point about an additional Bill but I do not know what the timescale for it is or whether heads exist. I ask that in advance of Report Stage any issue is raised as to whether there is anything in the current wording that should not be included or which is not consistent with how people with disabilities are treated in the context where they are deprived of liberty. It appears that it is a minimal standard. Perhaps we are not meeting it, but it is the least we should expect. In that context, I am happy to withdraw the amendment now with a view to tabling it again on Report Stage.

In that context, I am happy enough to withdraw for the moment, with a view to resubmitting it or a variation of it on Report Stage.