Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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I have set out the reasons we have pitched the provision in this manner in respect of the international definitions of what are large and small businesses and a comparison with the United Kingdom, which has a model in place. A consultation approach was taken and this emerged as a reasonable provision. There are good grounds for the provision we have made in this regard, which is the reason it has been included. I will, however, examine the possibility of abusive moves being made to frustrate the intention of the legislation, as noted by the Deputy.