Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)

I will not withdraw my amendment. I wish to put it to a vote. Notwithstanding everything the Minister of State has said, organisations representing those who suffer from disabilities would like to have a greater role in the statutory regulation of this area. I accept what the Minister of State said about some buildings but there are other ones that do not have proper access for disabled people. I ask the Minister of State to reconsider this matter and if he has further information to give me I will be happy to listen to what he has to say.

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