Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank Deputies because we are dealing with a number of amendments in this group. It seems to me that agreement has been reached on my amendments Nos. 2, 17, 19, 64, 80, 84 and 85. I acknowledge the comments of Deputy O'Callaghan. He speaks of a novel approach to the concept of the positive resolution. As well as being novel, it is also burdensome and onerous.

Nevertheless, it was a decision that was taken on Committee Stage and Government will certainly live with it.

It seems that Deputy O'Callaghan and I are ad idemon amendments Nos. 62, 79 and 81. I repeat to Deputy Clare Daly that I do not see the necessity for her proposal, particularly given the existing reference in section 6 to section 72. The same obtains for sections 50 and 59 as they relate to the proposals in amendments Nos. 62, 79 and 81. I have mentioned the Attorney General and I have already dealt with amendment No. 82. I agree that we need to ensure that it is entirely a matter for the commission itself to decide what issues are of significant concern to it. Where any Minister is proceeding with regulations, notwithstanding such concerns, the justice committee must be informed in any event.

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