Jim O'Keeffe (Cork South West, Fine Gael)

Unlike the Minister, I will not refer to that recent case. Nobody wants a situation to pertain where people can be killed with impunity.

I will rise to the challenge the Minister has set. He is satisfied with the law as it stands but has suggested that if I come forward with a specific proposition, he will do as I have done with regard to some of this proposals, that is, if I find them reasonable, I support them. I will rise to his challenge but I expect the Minister to support any proposal I might bring forward if he believes it is reasonable. I can bring forward a proposal that is reasonable, will provide more of a defence for home owners, while not creating an imbalance in the law.

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