David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Chairman and committee members for facilitating the discussion on the Bill. I understand the reservations and hesitation of the committee on sections 1 to 3, inclusive. I thanked Deputy Jim O'Callaghan for raising the matter last week. It means that those sections are no longer part of the Bill. I regret the omission. Having said that, I thank the committee for its readiness to proceed with the remaining sections dealing with the Office of the Taxing Master. It is important that members like Deputy Jim O'Callaghan raise issues of concern. I did it for many years from the Opposition side. It is important that members feel free to do so and raise matters of concern as this is where we discuss them. I am happy to proceed with the remaining sections and hope we can get through the Bill before the time elapses.