Martin Heydon (Kildare South, Fine Gael)
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We have received the opinion very recently. We are in the hands of the committee as to whether we finish tonight and the committee gives the go-ahead, pending the analysis of that decision. Obviously, there is time pressure here, not just for this part of the Bill, but also for the second part of the Bill, which we will discuss in time. Some farmers are dependent on eco schemes and other measures they wish to do. We know the time pressure that exists. I would not seek to supersede or second-guess in any way the committee's competence.