Michelle Mulherin (Fine Gael)
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I move:

That notwithstanding anything in the order of the House today in respect of the Minimum Custodial Periods upon Conviction for Murder Bill 2017, the debate on Second Stage of the Bill be now adjourned.

Denis O'Donovan (Fianna Fail)
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Does Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell wish to comment, as it is her Bill? I know she is caught between a rock and a hard place, as it were.

Marie Louise O'Donnell (Independent)
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In view of what the Minister of State has said I am happy to accept the adjournment and for the issue to be addressed by the justice committee, as long as that happens, and as soon as possible.

Denis O'Donovan (Fianna Fail)
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As somebody who has had considerable experience in this House and as a former member of the justice committee I think there is a lot of merit in the Minister of State's suggestion, and the proposal by the Acting Leader, Deputy Mulherin. If that is agreeable to Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell then this matter will remain in the system but it is adjourned and, hopefully, will be taken on by the justice committee.

Marie Louise O'Donnell (Independent)
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If the justice committee refuses it I will bring the Bill back to the House.