Patricia Stephenson (Social Democrats)

I acknowledge the Minister of State's comment that there are legal drafting concerns rather than constitutional issues, which is welcome.

I wish to reinforce the following: amendment No. 24 maintains exiting monitoring requirements under updated terminology. There is not an added cost in respect of enforcement agencies or the State. The amendment prevents offenders from seeking relief on technical grounds and some of the measures have been effective in other legislative updates that perhaps we can look to as well. It ensures that public safety is not compromised during that legal transition. I am sure there will be plenty of opportunities in the drafting process to ensure that that is in line.