Niall Ó Donnghaile (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I sense from the contributions from Senators Craughwell and Humphreys that there is a desire to try to get a resolution to this, given the political reality in the Chamber tonight. We would certainly not veer from trying to get the best result for residents in those circumstances. I still think it is important that these amendments are teased out. If that was done, I reiterate that it would be done under great duress and also great disappointment. As the Minister has acknowledged and will appreciate, we came sincerely to try to tease out this legislation and amend it as is our duty in this House. If I am reading the mood correctly, I sense that there is a desire to try to deal with the inevitability of tonight and also to try to acquire from the Minister a firm and tangible commitment that there will be further engagement. I am not as close to this issue as other people in this Chamber but I am very reluctant to let an important and worthwhile discussion on these amendments, and divisions if required, pass tonight without taking the necessary steps. I will not stand in the way of at least having some kind of result and positive outcome for residents and areas if that is being proposed by my colleagues. It is certainly worth debating if it is in order.