Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)

On promised legislation and with particular reference to the protection of children, the Taoiseach correctly indicated last week the prioritisation of the national vetting bureau Bill. In view of recent revelations in the courts, would it be possible, from the legislation now proposed, to put in place regulations that would have the effect of giving adequate protection to children while awaiting the passage of that legislation?

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