Tom Parlon (Laois-Offaly, Progressive Democrats)

Deputy Cuffe referred to his improved knowledge of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform and his concern about oversight under the legislation. The High Court, not the Minister, will have the oversight role. The section provides for full adherence to the ECHR and the High Court is required to ensure ECHR standards apply. There is no reason, therefore, to make the amendment and I do not accept it.

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