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

I have no problem with the principle involved here, but I want to elicit some further information. Why is it that the existing inferences have not been effective? I take the point that under the 1984 Act, it is confined to the arresting garda, but the 1996 Act was not so confined. Why has this not been effective? Why will the new provision be more effective in such a situation? I want to get effective and practical results from this.

Why is it that the recommendations of the expert group on criminal law reform have not been followed? Why has the Minister gone off on a solo run, having set up this expert group of people we all recognise, trust and respect? He has not followed its recommendations.

In respect of the additional proposals of the review group, why has the Minister not taken on board the proposal in respect of an issue touched on in an amendment of mine? This amendment proposes that there be changes and amendments as are necessary to the judges' rules and, in particular, to the form of caution given to persons to whom this part of the Act applies. Lastly——

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