Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)

I thank the Deputies for their positive contribution to the legislation. As Deputy Naughten said, there was a lively discussion in the Seanad on the issue we have just debated. The Department is preparing the criminal law (sexual offence) Bill and it will be in discussion with Ruhama and other organisations about potential provisions. This legislation was extracted from that Bill.

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