Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

There is a view, which has been expressed at the committee, that there is a lack of clarity or an overlap between the roles, functions and operations of the bodies as currently structured. What I say is subject to Government approval but I expect that approval very shortly. In the event the Government decides to proceed with the new framework as proposed by the commission, a programme of legislation will be required. The legislation will need to be very carefully crafted to ensure we have a clear delineation of the roles of the various bodies. I am very keen to continue to hear the views of the committee as we proceed. In the new year, I hope to have a very clear pathway by way of a time-sensitive implementation plan. We will provide the committee with the proposals for the legislative framework and the implementation of the recommendations as accepted within a clearly defined timeframe divided up into quarters for next year.