Seán Power (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)

We were quite happy to take a different line to the industry. On this occasion, we are happy to have the industry on board and to have agreed the voluntary code. However, it has not dictated the voluntary code. It is an agreement we have reached. If it does not work, we will introduce legislation. We have an independent monitoring body which will report to us on a regular basis. It if feels it is not acting——

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