Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I appreciate the Chair's indulgence, but the essence of the amendment merits its acceptance by the Government. The Minister of State indicated in the course of his address that he was considering other amendments to be introduced on Report Stage. This is a very frustrating process where Deputies endeavour to improve legislation and because we are on the Opposition benches we are precluded from doing so on the basis that a proposed change involves a potential charge on the Exchequer. I appeal to the Minister of State, in the context of the Minister's momentary acceptance of my amendment which passed all too quickly, to reflect prior to Report Stage on what it is intended to achieve.