Fiona O'Malley (Progressive Democrats)

I thank the Minister of State for that comprehensive reply. He said transposition will take place as soon as possible after consultations have been completed. He might ask the relevant Minister on my behalf where those consultations are taking place. As a Member of the other House, I ask the Minister of State to raise this issue there because it is in the interests of the Irish people. While he suggested that this directive complies with the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, that is not what I have read. It would be a good opportunity for us to discuss it. Nobody wants to undermine the ability of the State to protect us against subversion — I would not want to do so. However, personal and individual freedoms are also important.