Charles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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Thank you. On behalf of the committee, I offer a strong acknowledgement of the work Senator Black has done, albeit a number of years ago. It is particularly pleasing that she is back here on what is the last week of this legislative session. I am not sure of the extent to which we can advance matters here but I am grateful for the Tánaiste's statement. We had some legal issues referred to by Mr. Smyth and we had the submission and presentation by the author of the Bill, Senator Black, whose legal team, Mr. O'Neill and Mr. Liston, are here. I will open the meeting to the floor to see what issues can be pursued further with the Tánaiste and, if appropriate, with Senator Black. I call Deputy Carthy.