Feargal Quinn (Independent) | Oireachtas source

One of the frustrations I have found here in the past has been the delays which occur in many areas. Senator Barrett is correct, and I am sure Senator Cullinane is making an effort. Their amendments propose substituting "30 days" after submitting its annual report to either "10 days" or, better still, "Simultaneously". When I came here first I found the annual reports I was seeking sometimes had not been published a year later. I tabled an amendment to every Bill coming through to the effect that reports should be published within three months. Within a short period of time every Bill coming through had the provision they should be published within three months or six months. The delay is frustrating and I certainly support the view Senators Barrett and Cullinane have put forward. Senator Barrett's proposal that it should be published simultaneously is one we should support.