Louise O'Reilly (Dublin Fingal, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I am not persuaded by that answer. I genuinely do not think that would act as a disincentive. I will withdraw these amendments and consider them. I will likely resubmit them on Report Stage.

I see the point the Minister of State is making but it does not strike me that that is going to be an issue. To me, the publication is about maximum transparency. It is also interesting that we would know those organisations, groups or individuals that are applying for this status and are refused. It would enable the commission or the Department to be able to see a pattern among certain groups that are constantly applying and constantly getting turned down, which would be useful information.

As I said, I may, and in all likelihood will, resubmit on Report Stage but I will withdraw now.