David Norris (Independent) | Oireachtas source

On this occasion I disagree with my colleagues because it seems to me that it is appropriate for a Minister to have possession of the report so he or she can consider it and prepare a response to any keyhole journalism or anything like it. I have no difficulty with the provision. A period of 30 days does not seem to me to be a particularly long time. Ministers have specific responsibilities and an onerous burden. To let a Minister have sight of the report first is good parliamentary practice. I have no problem with it whatever. The Minister of State will probably now accept the amendment.