Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

However, if they are also then talking about childcare costs, taxation policy and regional development policy – all issues that impact on their members – one can see how it can move to a space where there could be an argument then in respect of this piece of legislation. I do think the core issues are the references to "Government policy" and "political matters". The Tánaiste's intention in the Bill is served by "political matters". The addition of "Government policy" creates unnecessary confusion and ambiguity.