Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I take on board the points the Deputy is making but the directive will not expire until May 2025. The Minister for Justice will have discussions with our EU partners on this matter.

As I said, I have no doubt the Government will do the right thing when that time comes. In fairness, there is a while to go yet. I understand the Minister for Justice is at a Council meeting tomorrow.