David Norris (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister who stated it was unnecessary, fussy or unnecessarily complicated. However, the amendment does not appear to be unnecessarily complicated. It would simply provide that hearings be held in public except where the adjudication officer considered it appropriate to hear it in private or when both parties consented. If both parties consent, where is the disagreement? It is perfectly simple; consequently, I do not discern any difficulty in this regard.