Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

The Minister has taken a reasonable approach on this. I endorse the point made by Deputy Cullinane. Speed is fine if people are in a hurry to get something but speed in addressing legislation, and especially legislation as long and very complex as this Bill, very often results in our having to revisit the issue unless adequate time is given for consideration of the provisions. Therefore, I think it was right that we took the time that we did on Committee Stage. It is welcome that the Minister has taken on board a number of the points that were made. At the briefing we welcomed that. He has made a serious attempt to meet us halfway and improve the legislation by doing so. Hopefully the Minister will be in the same mood for some of the other amendments that are there and he might take those on board as well.

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