Michael Colreavy (Sligo-North Leitrim, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

My final point is in line with that of Deputy Fergus O'Dowd. It seems there are a number of areas in which we agree in principle on something good that needs to be done but realise there would be difficulties, technicalities or potential risks to social or economic development in this country if it were done on foot of legislation. Is there no mechanism by which the spokespersons could meet the Minister and his staff to work through these matters? I do not believe that because something is complex, we should skirt around it. We should address such issues and use the best information all of the spokespersons have to try to come up with a solution. I accept that matters can be very complex, but surely the more voices and perspectives that are brought together in drafting or amending legislation, the better the outcome. Is there any such mechanism? Would the Minister consider it?