Thomas Byrne (Fianna Fail)

I have concerns about the implementation and the rush to implement this particular section, where we have the unusual provision that section 4(2) will come into operation on 3 May 2012. The Seanad sat on a Friday and is sitting today, Monday, to facilitate the enactment of the Bill. We have a motion for earlier signature on the Order Paper. We have the Presidential Commission waiting for this Bill to be passed. Why not wait? Everything militates against rushing the legislation. This is the most incredible rush to pass legislation that I have seen in almost five years as a Member of the Oireachtas, except for the usual financial resolutions on the night of the budget.