Mary Henry (Independent)

I welcome the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform and I welcome the legislation, although I feel it is inadequate in some ways. There has been a sense of disappointment that this legislation was not brought forward earlier. That is why I am glad it is before the House today. The Minister is very lucky because he has had two bites at this cherry – first, as Attorney General, and, second, as Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform. It must be quite something to be both parents of a Bill.