Seanad debates

Thursday, 26 October 2017

Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill 2017: Motion

 

10:30 am

Photo of Brian Ó DomhnaillBrian Ó Domhnaill (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire Stáit as bheith linn arís. Aontaím leis an méid atá ráite ó thaobh cé chomh tábhachtach is atá an píosa reachtaíochta seo. Tá ár ndícheall déanta againn cúpla athrú agus cúpla leasú a dhéanamh. Ar nós mo chomhghleacaithe ar fud an tSeomra seo, aontaím leis an reachtaíocht seo agus tá mé sásta go bhfuilimid ag an bpointe seo leis. I share some of the sentiments expressed by colleagues in terms of their disappointment that this amendment was not achievable. Nevertheless, I accept Senator Boyhan's position not to push it because the useful exchange we have had over the course of this debate signifies the importance of this legislation. We can all accept that. I have found the engagement in the debates on this legislation incredibly useful and fulfilling and I have no doubt that as the legislation evolves, we will come back here and take the opportunity to examine its enactment and implementation beyond this Seanad.

I thank the Minister of State again. It is not very often we see a Minister coming into the House at this time on a Thursday. It is always good to have him in the Seanad. This is an important piece of work. We did our best to engage with the Minister of State where we thought we could improve upon the legislation, but that is the nature of the beast. I wish the Minister of State, his officials and this legislation well.

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