John Moloney (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

I thank all the Members who contributed to the debate this evening. I acknowledge the points raised and will address them individually.

Deputy Shatter is correct that we are attempting to honour our obligations under the European Convention on Human Rights. That is a given and I accept it.

I take the points raised by Deputies Shatter, Kathleen Lynch and Mitchell on the reference to the word "insanity" in the criminal law legislation.

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