David Norris (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I have been asked to make a statement because the Minister mischievously suggests he believes there is disagreement between Senator McDowell and myself. There was initially. I raised a question but Senator McDowell satisfactorily answered that question. I believe it would be better if the second "may" was a "shall" but, from the point of view of legality, I am quite convinced by Senator McDowell's explanation and I reassure the Minister that there is no rift in the lute as far as this side of the argument is concerned. I completely accept Senator McDowell's explanation of the matter. He has put down this amendment in good faith. It is a good amendment. It is important that the Government should prescribe a time period. I do not believe it is at all too onerous to expect the commission to make a recommendation within such a time period, not a bit. I am sure the Minister will confirm that he has now heard my statement and that he accepts there is no disagreement among us.