Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael)

Whether in his capacity as Minister or otherwise, he and I have robustly debated a number of Bills in the House in recent years. In many instances, he was receptive to my amendments, for which I thank him. The jury is out on the question of how the Government has handled the issues of law and order and the fight against crime, but the matter will be adjudicated on in another forum and on another day. I hope the Bill's intention will become fact.