Tony Killeen (Clare, Fianna Fail)

I have no reason to believe these problems can be satisfactorily resolved in the near future on the basis of a single, comprehensive and overly complicated legislative initiative, despite the goodwill and hard work of all sides. We need to ensure that all legislative initiatives are apposite to the problems being addressed and that they will lead to an appropriate change in response. This is best done on a sectoral basis, so that reporting mechanisms can be tailored within existing structures.

The Government has agreed with the proposal to formalise the sectoral approach as part of its policies. I assure Members there will be ample opportunity to address these issues and that the Government will welcome their input.

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