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

I am glad the Minister has announced he intends to set up an implementation group to help make the Bill operational as soon as possible, which is a wise course of action. On that basis, I will not press my amendment. I hope the implementation group will be put in place as quickly as possible and that it will be given a reasoned timeframe to complete its work so we can, in effect, see the provisions of this Bill in operation immediately.

Some provisions of the Bill are urgent, namely, those following from the Dylan Creaven decision in regard to search warrants and issues of that kind. The Minister might be selective in areas where there is a clear need for urgent action. He should be prepared to take that action without waiting for the views of the implementation group.

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