Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I do not propose to accept the amendment for the reasons outlined in respect of consistency across government. There is a standard approval process around regulations that applies across Departments, including my Department. Whereas in the majority of cases, where appropriate, the Minister should appear before a committee to ensure we get regulations right, it should not be a requirement in primary legislation that they should do so.