Timmy Dooley (Clare, Fianna Fail)

I am glad of the opportunity to contribute to this Bill and offer some views on it. I welcome the Bill, which has been some time coming, although when one reads its detail it is clear why the time taken was necessary. Because of the complexity of the Bill and the need to deal with the United States it was necessary and right that due time and consideration be taken. I am somewhat confused, however, by the comments of some Opposition Members, particularly one who wished the Bill a speedy passage through the Dáil after voting to delay its passage on the instruction of Deputy Kenny——

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