Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)

I take the points made by the Deputies on the importance of this report and that we have a comprehensive discussion on its recommendations. It suggests the potential blueprint for the establishment of the new agency and, as such, it is critical to have a good discussion on its recommendations and the implementation of same. With regard to the report of the special rapporteur, the procedure is that when the report is received, it is sent to other Departments for comment. That is the normal procedure as it would refer to work done by other Departments.

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