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

I want to refer to section 4(3) of the Bill, which provides for commencement three months after enactment. As I outlined earlier, the Government may bring forward amendments to reduce the impact on private and public sector employers and small and large businesses, and to allow time for the conclusion of negotiations on the EU draft directive on work-life balance and paid parental leave. In this context, I request the Bill is not pushed ahead as it is, but that the Government is given time to consider possible amendments on Report Stage that would meet the needs of all parties, including employers, employees, families and so forth. As I said at the very beginning, there are serious policy implications arising in this area and we want to make sure we proceed properly, carefully and effectively. I want to bring up another point at this stage, or will I have time to come in at the very end?