Ivana Bacik (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I have spoken with Senator Katherine Zappone and the Minister about this issue. We must encourage greater co-operation between Oireachtas joint committees and the new institution, but I am not sure if the best way to do it is through legislation. We have had that debate and I look forward to the Minister's response. In spirit, we agree with the principle that there be co-operation. Senator Katherine Zappone has spoken eloquently about our record in the Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality in meeting the members designate of the commission.