Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire (Cork South Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I take on board the Minister's point and will not press the amendment, with a view to reconsidering and perhaps redrafting it before Report Stage. The provisions need to be loosened somewhat as the section is too restrictive. I take the point about the necessity to have some practical experience, but the bar is being set too high. Provisions such as those which have been suggested by Deputy Jim O'Callaghan could be considered in that regard. It is likely that I will redraft my amendment in the light of the Minister's comments, but I ask him to reconsider the matter.