Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I find Deputy Ó Caoláin’s comments unacceptable because I have clearly considered in detail the range of amendments proposed. I have already indicated that I am prepared to consider some amendments and to revert to Members on Report Stage. I could equally make the same comment but I will not. I have given reasons for each of the amendments we have discussed. They are logical reasons and they have been thought about and examined from a legal perspective. That is what I am setting out for Members. In a number of areas I have said I will reconsider. I have already introduced a number of amendments which take account of points that have been made on the original draft of the Bill.