Peter Mathews (Dublin South, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Thank you, a Leas-Chathaoirligh, for giving me the opportunity to commend the Minister and his officials on the introduction of this Bill. The energy shown in tackling this issue, which is very relevant to many family lives, is to be admired. Much work has gone into it, and I have enjoyed and learned a lot from the debate and the contributions. I support the introduction of this Bill and commend it. As Deputy Stanton said, we might need a practical assessment of the impact and implications for the composition of juries in long trials.

That may merit some further examination. Well done again, and I thank the Minister.

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