Matt Shanahan (Waterford, Independent) | Oireachtas source

It is only right the Minister should have flexibility. We are talking about balance. We are talking about the ability of businesses to change direction and change tack. It would be sending probably an incorrect signal to business saying that we are putting in some ratcheting system that, regardless, will move on.

I will not be supporting this amendment. The tone from Government is correct. It has signalled where it is going but the Minister must be able to reduce it, if needed. However, I do not think it will be needed.