Sean Barrett (Independent)

While I thank the Cathaoirleach for his advice on this matter, further points arise in this regard. A regulatory impact assessment was not carried out, as is the case when human rights issues arise. The decision of the court in the Doherty case should also be assessed. As Senator Paul Coghlan stated, the Bill deserves more consideration at the Cabinet than appeared to have been the case when it was brought before the House last week. Two days will not be sufficient to remedy the defects in the legislation. I ask the Leader to raise the matter with the Cabinet and request that it consider the serious flaws identified in the legislation when it was brought before the House last week.