Ivana Bacik (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the Minister of State to the House on this issue. He pointed out that he had been in the Chamber for an extensive time today. Those of us who have been Senators for some years will know that there is typically a flurry of justice legislation in the House every July and December. Justice spokespersons tend to spend long periods in the Chamber. It may be the new politics, but today certainly seems to be less contentious than usual.