Michael D Higgins (Galway West, Labour)

It was not my suggestion that the Minister would be dilatory in regard to either ratification or the bringing into existence of such administrative procedures as would expedite the delivery of the legislation. I was simply making a point in regard to any further legislation or in principle on any other legislation. It is my belief that we are incapable of finitude in regard to text and legislation. I agree with the Minister's sense of urgency. It is one on which he has my support. I am not disposed to press the amendment, the point having been made. That is a principle I will follow in other legislation, where appropriate.

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