Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Deputies opposite. By and large we had a very constructive debate. I said on Committee Stage that it is unusual for a Bill to make such substantial progress between Second Stage and Committee and Report Stages. The amendments accepted on Committee Stage have resulted in a much better Bill, particularly as it relates to An Garda Síochána. I reaffirm my commitment to seek an early date in the Seanad for this Bill. I hope to have all the legislative work done in this session and then to bring it in as soon as possible.

I meant to say earlier in regard to the amendment we have now adopted into the Bill to have guidelines and procedures that if it is of use, I would be happy to bring those to the Oireachtas committee once they are drafted.

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