Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael)
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I have already said that there was something of a delay as a result of competing domestic legislation in the criminal justice area. We approved the drafting of the Bill in 2012. We also had to take account of the European Commission's proposals in the form of a 2016 directive and a regulation in 2019. These were designed to change and further adapt the records information system. As I have said, the Bill has been subject to some delay. That is why I am keen to proceed with this at the earliest opportunity, which is now. I am grateful to the committee for making time available. I am very keen to be in a position to enact the legislation before the end of the year.