It could arise that the arrests could occur on the high seas, many miles from a port and in stormy conditions whereby a port could not be reached for some time. Accordingly the two days following arrest proposed by Senator Terry would not be appropriate in light of the spirit of what the negotiators of the agreement had in mind. The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform was advised on the provisions to be included in the Bill by the Office of the Chief Parliamentary Counsel. The advice that this particular proposal was not necessary was taken.