Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I will come in on this matter because a number of the questions were directed at me. Deputy Michael McGrath was good enough to confirm that the measure of my engagement on any particular issue cannot be measured solely on the number of meetings I have. I confirm to the House that I have been directly involved in the completion of each of the steps to which the Minister of State, Deputy D'Arcy, referred in his opening statement, as I should be. He went through the position with regard to the personal injuries guideline committee and the progress that is likely to be made in setting up the judicial council. I have been involved in all of that because of the scale of the issue. I am absolutely aware of the problems this issue is causing for businesses, those involved in leisure activities and those who depend on leisure activities. Deputy Michael McGrath also raised an issue regarding the work of the justices and asked when they will begin work in this area. Their work will begin with the personal injuries guidelines committee.

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