Charles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Of course, it is too late if the legislation is enacted because, as the witnesses all know, it is about the rigidity of the legislation. It could be over a decade before this is revisited, so in the first instance it is important it strike a proper note. In this regard, all the witnesses' expertise and their collective views are hugely important in the process.