Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)

While there may be plenty of lawyers to take cases, as we all know, I have to follow the advice of the Attorney General. I have been advised that it would be improper for me to comment on the position of the Judiciary until the legislation is enacted. The legislation has not been enacted. It is subject to the legitimate debate and argument of the House. If it is a matter of contention between the parties it would be improper of me to request that the judges endorse Government policy.

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