John Brassil (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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During the summer when the Minister is negotiating with the bodies to try to resolve the two key issues, I think that has to be taken on board. With regard to the amendment on the closing date, I would like to put on record that it was pointed out to me at the meetings I had with the Minister's officials in the Department of Health that it was already covered in the legislation, which states that one year after the legislation is passed is the close-off date, and as such there is no need for a cut-off date as it automatically kicks in once the legislation is enacted. I would like that repeated for the benefit of the organisations in the Visitors Gallery to put their mind at ease on that issue.

Other amendments have been tabled and I presume we will get an opportunity to speak on them individually.