Jim Walsh (Fianna Fail)

During the various Stages of the Bill, all Members were ad idem in respect of the prominence that should be given to an apology and possibly the time lines. I acknowledge and welcome the amendment the Minister has tabled because he has taken on board the points that have been made. While he is not as prescriptive perhaps as we might have suggested with regard to the time line, in the latter part of amendment No. 18, he places an imposition that it should be done as soon as is practicable thereafter. I recognise that he has responded positively to that.