Peter Burke (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I must be technically accurate. What is in the legislation is a maximum of six years. I do not want to be accused of giving an inaccurate response. Additionally, I am saying it is the intention of the Government is to have it done earlier than that timeframe. It is as much as I can say at the moment. Notwithstanding the comments from the Minister of State, Deputy Malcolm Noonan, in the Dáil relating to his work on MPAs, consultation is ongoing and may even be completed at this stage. He expects to have legislation next year in that regard. The process is progressing and the Minister of State will give an update to the committee on that in due course.