Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)

I thank Deputies Kenny and Gilmore for the constructive approach they have taken to this legislation. There has been a substantial public debate on it and, with regard to Committee Stage, there is not great scope for the House to amend it because the legislation is international in character. I take on board Deputy Gilmore's comment that his party proposes to take a constructive approach to this legislation and, therefore, it should be possible to deal with it today. I appreciate the general concerns but the fact remains this is urgent legislation from the point of view of the country.

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