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

On the basis of the amendment, if we have unanimity in the House for the introduction of one-way screens, then, to a large degree my mission is accomplished. I accept that the practicalities involved have to be ironed out and from that perspective I want to see an examination of these issues as soon as possible, and in particular to know what best practice is in other countries. It is the practical aspects that need to be addressed. On the basis of the Minister's assurance that his examination of the issue indicates there is not a need for a legislative underpinning to provide for the identification system, I will not press the amendment. Instead, for future reference, I will leave it on the record that there was unanimity in the House in favour of the introduction of such a proposed system.

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