Gerard Craughwell (Independent) | Oireachtas source

Do not ask me right now. If I am wrong about that, I apologise. I understand the Minister's bona fides but they are no good when it comes to the workings of this Bill. The Bill must be robust and be able to meet the challenges that will arise as a result of the establishment of this commission. One of these challenges may arise, and in the opinion of my colleague, Senator McDowell, who is a former Minister with responsibility for justice and a former Attorney General, the probability is that there will be a trickle-down effect. If that happens, it will cause mayhem with unfilled vacancies right across the system. The amendment being put forward today assists the Minister in dealing with that matter. We are trying to assist the Minister and not frustrate him. It is all we are trying to do.