Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)

An enormous quantum of work will have to be done after the Bill has been published and sent to the committee. I understand it is still intended that the Bill will be published this year. Work on the prioritisation of criminal justice legislation is being undertaken by the Minister for Justice and Equality, who has been very assiduous on the legislative side. Nobody in this House is better qualified to ensure we have the most robust criminal legislation required by this country.

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