David Norris (Independent) | Oireachtas source

The Minister of State's reply seems to be quite definitive and I cannot imagine anything that would be more definitive than saying this is in the Bill or a particular statement is true or not true. On the other hand, ministerial guarantees on the record of the House are one issue but legislation is another. I know it might be a little tedious but I concur with Senator Ó Clochartaigh and perhaps the Minister of State can point out where the provisions are in the Bill. It may be a cumbersome way of doing things but it would utterly obviate any doubt that exists. I respectfully ask that the Minister of State, who seems very clearly in charge of his brief on the Bill, would do this for us. In that case there could not be the slightest possibility of any ambiguity. I have also been contacted by representatives of these women and they have raised the six points mentioned by the Minister of State's Labour Party colleague on the other side of the House. The Minister of State's answer appeared to be very definitive but if he could nail this matter down, we would very much appreciate it.