Frank Fahey (Galway West, Fianna Fail)

While the Deputy's proposal has some merit, further consideration would need to be given before providing for it in legislation. Unbundling of the DSO is required by July 2007 and legislation, most likely secondary legislation, will be required to deal with a range of issues necessary for the legal unbundling of the DSO. We would be prepared to give further consideration to the Deputy's proposal in this regard.

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