Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I am genuinely disappointed because my first two amendments do not change the thrust of the section. All I am saying is that the priority should be first on the colleges rather than the executive. We had this argument on Committee Stage and I am not going to repeat it. I am disappointed that the Minister has not accepted it.

The other two amendments highlight the farcical situation here. I am genuinely disappointed. I know we have had principled arguments on the issues but I am disappointed that a woman is not being given a legal right in this legislation to bring an advocate with her. It is really disappointing. The Minister is correct in his response. The woman will be heard or a person acting on her behalf but she does not have under this legislation the right to bring someone with her.

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