Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I acknowledge once again the Deputy's contribution in the matter of the Private Members' Bill, which will inform work in this area, as should be the case. It is important that we proceed to specify what will be a new category of persons, the enforcement guard, that this category will be strictly defined and that we can proceed with the appropriate legislation in draft form at the earliest opportunity. I hope in the next few weeks to be in a position to outline a firm timeline. I acknowledge the urgency and importance of bringing forward legislation.

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