Brian Hayes (Fine Gael)

This came from observations by the Irish Human Rights Commission and when I spoke on Second Stage, I welcomed the fact it made observations. The fact the Minister is moving on foot of its recommendations is an important step in that it shows the work of the commission, the chairman of which is a distinguished former member of this House, Mr. Manning. It also shows the Government, particularly the Minister for Defence, is prepared to take advice from the commission. As the Minister knows, the commission has a remit to advise the Government and the Houses on primary legislation. The fact the Minister brought about these two small changes is welcome and I support the amendment.