Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

I did not mean to give that impression. Deputy Shortall asked me about the legislation as well as outside groups. A large number of these groups have protested strongly about my decision to delay the legislation. It was my decision and I am not blaming anyone else. A large number of the groups, which I thought wanted consultation, are now putting the blame on me. They claim they wanted it implemented sooner and that they will lose much money from 1 January.

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