Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

On the second point raised, there are a number of later amendments in this regard. I refer in particular to Senator McDowell's amendment No. 90, which will give us an opportunity to discuss at that stage, which is a more appropriate part of the Bill, the issues surrounding those amendments. I will be happy to engage at that stage.

On the first point in regard to the retention of records, including deliberations as well as recommendations, there is no more here than the adoption of what can be regarded as best practice to expect that a commission of this type and, in this case, this commission, would not only record its deliberations but keep a record of those deliberations for no other reason than to accord with accepted practice across the board.