Tony Killeen (Clare, Fianna Fail)

Deputy Quinn seeks to substitute "not objected to" with "requested" where the Minister seeks to continue with the panel. I am disposed to adhering to Towards 2016, under which it was agreed to extend the duration of the panel where IBEC and ICTU make such a request. We would all prefer if the panel operated successfully and both the employers and trade unions were of the view that it was sufficiently worthy to be maintained so that they could make such a request. That should be the experience and I do not propose to accept the amendment.

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