Colm Brophy (Dublin South West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It is a misinterpretation. I said that, even if there is a straightforward referendum campaign about deletion, arguments would be put forward by people who want to see either more or less. That creates the complexity around the issue. I am not saying, either, that the issue is complex or that there are not economic issues but that, by going beyond a straight deletion, we run the risk of engaging in a campaign on a proposal which people cannot support because it is either not strong enough or too strong, meaning the proposal could fall. I suggest we separate the issues and deal with them accordingly.