Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Independent) | Oireachtas source

With all due respect to the Minister, I am disappointed that he is not prepared to address the substantive issue I have raised. For the sub-committee's information, the word "prescribed" is used 11 times in the Bill. From the outset, therefore, there are 11 opportunities for the Minister to introduce regulations under subsection 4(1)(a), never mind in regard to the other categories. In other words, there is substantial scope in the legislation for a potentially broad spectrum of regulation. As I said, I am disappointed that the Minister will not agree to comply with the commitment given by An Taoiseach at the time of his announcement last December. I will be pressing the amendment.