Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

My difficulty is with the period of six months. I am happy to give a commitment that well in advance of any significant change that is made as part of the merger, I will publish a report on the options that are open to us. I will not publish that report on the day such changes commence. This is a big piece of work. As I have said, it will take between three and five budgets to complete it. My decision on when that work should start will be informed by the issues that are generated. If, in return for the potential withdrawal of this amendment, the Deputy wants me to give him a commitment that I will publish a report in advance of the commencement of any significant work on this issue in the context of a budget, I am happy to give such a commitment.