Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)

I have answered, in large measure, the Deputies' views on this matter. All of us accept that we would like to deal with the Bill since it has come before the House. What I have tried to do is add substantially to key safety provisions in it. We have engaged in considerable negotiation with the various bodies involved and they are correct in what they put forward in terms of safety issues. We need to pass this Bill within a reasonable time.

I am not trying to put a restrictive timeframe on dealing with this issue. It is an important matter with which we must deal.

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