Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)

I welcome Deputy Rabbitte's statement that he welcomes the purpose of this legislation. Deputy Charles Flanagan neglected to do that, although the legislation reflects recommendations made by the Law Reform Commission, not recommendations dreamt up by a Government or political interest to pursue any particular end.

Regarding the application of the legislation to tribunals, I have made it clear, as Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, that it is not my intention to apply this legislation to the tribunals within the envisaged timeframes——

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