Joe O'Brien (Dublin Fingal, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

I am delighted to have the opportunity to introduce the Bill. I thank all the Senators for their contributions to the debate.

Miscellaneous provisions Bills such as this offer an important opportunity to bring legislation up to date across a broad range of areas, from rebalancing occupier's liability to centralising and automating court offices and processes, and from improving citizenship and naturalisation procedures to further modernising our legislation in areas such as bankruptcy and data protection. When enacted, this Bill will have a positive impact across society and make a real difference to people's lives.

I note a common theme in the contributions that I will bring back to the Minister for Justice, Deputy Harris, regarding prison conditions and prison capacity. I was not aware of the courts issue raised by Senator Wilson. I do not know the answer to his question regarding Covid procedures. I will, however, take these issues back to the Minister. A fairly strong message is coming back and Committee Stage will offer a little more opportunity to tease out some of the details of the Bill.