Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)

Why has the Minister decided to proceed with the review at this juncture, and from where did the initial suggestion come? What was the original source of the suggestion that this review was necessary, notwithstanding that it was in the programme for Government 2002-07? There is not universal approval from all practitioners in the field, nor is there full agreement on the process by which the Minister is proceeding. What is the precise problem?

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