Michael Noonan (Limerick City, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank Deputy Pearse Doherty for his very constructive contribution. There is a great similarity between the intent of both Bills and the actual working out of the heads. I assume the committee will invite a number of witnesses to contribute to the discussion on both Bills today and will generate a report. When we receive it, the best way forward might be for my officials to discuss the further development of the heads with Deputy Doherty. If there is general agreement on the heads, we can proceed to drafting with a view to having a normal process whereby amendments are considered on their merits on Committee and Report Stages. If Deputy Doherty would agree to such a proposal, we can align our work with that.