Thomas Byrne (Fianna Fail)

-----the amendment is an opportunity to discuss serious and genuine concerns. We are not out to get a Minister. We are trying to ensure greater transparency and to get answers to questions. As Senator O'Donovan said, the spokespersons for the main parties should have been briefed. They could have been told: "Look, we have a serious problem. We need to pass this Bill as otherwise we will be landed with a huge legal bill." I have no doubt Senator O'Donovan and my party would have understood. However, that was not presented to us in any form. I was not present on Committee Stage so I do not know if the Minister has admitted that on behalf of the Department.