Pádraic McCormack (Galway West, Fine Gael)

At the end of his speech on Second Stage, the Minister of State seemed to assure us there is nothing to worry about and the legislation only facilitates the transfer of functions from one Department to another. He has made clear his good intentions and assurances that there will be no other effect. If that is so, what is the purpose of the Bill? Was the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government not doing the job right?

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