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

I will read the substantive reply, which may provide some good news for the Deputy. Amendments Nos. 33 and 34 seek to shorten from 90 days to 20 days the period within which the board must make a decision on any application for registration or renewal. A meeting of the board is required to make a decision on an application for registration or renewal and so 20 days is not sufficient. However, I am minded to review the timeframe and to examine if it can be shortened, on which I will revert to the Deputy on Report Stage. I am unable to accept amendments Nos. 33 and 34.