Seán Power (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)

——on the part of anyone in the Department of Health and Children to unnecessarily delay these payments. However, if we were to include a 28-day time limit in legislation, it would place significant constraints on all parties involved. It is unnecessary and could have legal implications.

If a particular person who was dealing with the file was laid up at home for a couple of days, the money could be paid in 29 days instead of 28 days. This amendment would leave one open to having a case taken against one. We have provided the money and are trying to push the legislation through as quickly as possible.

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