Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Just on that point, I met representatives of the Irish Exporters Association last night for three hours and I took questions on this issue. We had a dinner, a speech and about one and a half hours of questions. I am, therefore, very much alive to the concerns expressed in this regard. I know representatives of the group were here with the committee in recent weeks.

We will work with them and representatives of other business bodies to ensure appropriate communication with business on the obligations and on a fair, long lead-in time to enable us to support businesses in making any changes they need to make.