Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour) | Oireachtas source

As the House knows, we had hoped to take the remaining Stages of the Proceeds of Crime (Gross Human Rights Abuses) Bill this week. It passed Second Stage last December. It is a very short and concise Bill to extend the powers of CAB to deal with those abusing human rights wherever. It is particularly apt and important right now in the context of the past 12 days. It would have shown a clear signal of solidarity and our determination to stand with the people of Ukraine. It has not proven possible for, in truth, technical reasons. I listened carefully to what the Taoiseach said earlier on Leaders' Questions, that we have to look outside the norms in this crisis and look outside the box. I appreciate that the Chairman of the justice committee has called a meeting this evening to see whether we can waive pre-legislative scrutiny. I appreciate that the Minister for Justice has agreed to meet me tomorrow to see whether we can advance this.

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