Jonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

As a member of the committee, I pay tribute to and commend the Chairman of the committee, Senator Pádraig Ó Céidigh, whom I believe acted impartially in all of his deliberations. It was not an easy task for him given the very diverse views of which the committee was composed.

The committee met on 22 occasions. I also pay tribute to all of the members of the committee. Regardless of their political affiliation or lack thereof, all 20 members came to the meetings to try to reach a consensus.

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