Tom Morrissey (Progressive Democrats)

The Bill also has regard for the inviolable nature of the home and one's property. We are all aware this is a problem for urban as well as rural Ireland. When this Bill is eventually passed, people living in isolated communities will have a better defence than they currently do if intruders come onto their property. However, we are not saying one can beat the daylights out of somebody, which the Fine Gael Bill would allow.