Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)

There is not much point in repeating comments made on Committee Stage. The Minister of State made these five points on Committee Stage and they all were refuted. He is merely repeating them here again today. There is no point in pursuing it. It is regrettable that the Minister of State has decided not to concede any of these points, not to listen to the industry, who are extremely concerned about its impact on business here. There is a real risk that this will be challenged. I wish to press the amendment.

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