Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 21 February 2023

Select Committee on Justice and Equality

Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022: Committee Stage

Photo of Thomas PringleThomas Pringle (Donegal, Independent)
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I am just not clear on what the Minister said. He was very categorical in saying these amendments would not cut the mustard. I do not know what further consideration he can make in respect of them. What can he actually decide to do on Report Stage that will meet us halfway? Maybe I am just not listening exactly to what he is saying. I would like clarity on what can actually be done, what the Minister is considering or, to be very cynical, if he is just looking to get through today and wait for Report Stage.