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

When I attended the PDFORRA conference a couple of months ago, I made it clear that I was looking forward to meeting them. One thing I could not discuss with them in detail was the 21-year rule until a recommendation was actually received. Decisions should not be made on that subject from a political perspective. It needs to be that a recommendation is made that is then discussed. I reiterate I am happy to seek a meeting. I cannot recall whether the Department sought a meeting or whether PDFORRA asked for a meeting. It may have been a bit of both but that meeting will happen soon.