Willie O'Dea (Limerick City, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I suggested that the legislation be enacted in no more than 12 months as an absolute outside limit. We want it to be operational within 12 months at the very latest. I take on board the points made, and I would be prepared to change it to six months at Report Stage. I am sure we could find a wording to accommodate the objection of the Minister. I am thinking out loud, but perhaps the legislation could provide that it is enacted within six months, provided that it can be done within the terms of the Constitution.

On the point made by Deputy Clare Daly, is it the case that we have to pass this amendment in order to further discuss the matter at Report Stage? I believe I can bring a separate amendment back at that stage to provide for the six month limit. Is that correct?