Ivana Bacik (Independent)

I echo the comments of Senator Regan. I have no problem with being here after 7 p.m. but if this is an attempt to ensure Committee Stage is rushed and completed in one day, I do not support it. The Bill makes significant changes to criminal procedure and I would prefer to see the debate continue on another day. I am anxious that Senator O'Donovan's proposal would not lead effectively to the debate being guillotined. It might well take more than an hour to get through the remainder of the amendments, given that some of them are substantial, particularly those to Part 3 which I have tabled; Senator Regan also has some relating to victim impact statements in Part 2. Thus, it would be preferable to finish the debate on another day.