Peter Burke (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

If someone were not allowed to appeal a decision and moneys could be collected immediately, it would be an obvious denial of the right to natural justice. It is important that it is set out very clearly that when the company in question appeals this judgment, outside of government intervention, this money could not be utilised until such time as the appeal is finally ruled on by the European Court of Justice. This is very important for everyone involved in the debate. That is now clarified.