Maurice Hayes (Independent)

I, too, appeal to the Leader to do the best she can to ensure there is full debate on the Garda Bill, even if it means late sittings or pushing business into the following week. It is very difficult to deal with that volume of amendments but I share the Minister's view that we should press on as there is a need to modernise the management of the Garda as soon as possible. We all know the value of scrutiny in committee, particularly in detecting what might well be the unintended consequences that lurk behind an amendment or the Bill as drafted. Senator Ryan pointed out such a case. If that could be managed it would be to the benefit of all.