Ivana Bacik (Independent) | Oireachtas source

This is also in the interest of Seanad reform. In the debate on Seanad reform, we all said the Seanad should have a greater role in scrutiny. However, let us be clear about our role. Where there is a better way to conduct scrutiny, through sectoral committees and spokespersons on areas of expertise - for example, in the justice and home affairs area - let us use the committees. Let us only bring back to the Seanad issues that are of more general importance for debate.

Will the Leader inquire about the cyber-crime Bill, the heads of which, I understand, have been agreed at Cabinet but have not yet been published? It is imperative we see what is in that Bill and that we have a debate on legislation to regulate cyber-crime, given the serious and worrying data breaches that have occurred this week and the sort of criminal activity that appears to have gone on as a result.