Katherine Zappone (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State very much. It is absolutely clear what her intention is in terms of the policy objective, that is, that in transferring from one list to another they will not be at a disadvantage. Everybody should have a transfer policy and if there is not a list, I presume the policy will mean that perhaps they do need a list if they move on to HAP. Perhaps the Minister of State could answer that point concerning authorities where there are not transfer lists. It is clear what the Minister of State's objective is and I accept that is a good thing.

Our amendment sought to insert a commitment in the Bill whereby the Minister of State would undertake those regulations. In her response, however, I did not hear exactly why she would reject that or why she would not put such a commitment in the legislation. Perhaps she could clarify that because I did not understand it.