Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I thank both Deputies for their comments. There is no disagreement on having the legislation enacted as quickly as we can. I am advised that for the 140 bodies involved there are requirements regarding the defining of internal complaint processing procedures, the training of staff and the management of documents, while linkages are made with the Ombudsman. I have been helpfully guided in this preparation by an officer seconded from the Office of the Ombudsman who has been extraordinarily helpful. We have been tick-tacking with the Ombudsman on the timeframe which she fully supports. I will bring forward the legislation quicker than six months if I get the green light that it is ready to roll.

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