Pat Rabbitte (Dublin South West, Labour)

The Minister offers the view that this is such a complex issue that it requires an all-party committee. He put forward the same view in regard to statutory rape. I do not know whether he regards these two issues as more complex than the economy or whether he also intends to involve the Opposition in the financial management of the State.

Other than the casino sector, which is currently unregulated, what are the Minister's priorities in terms of regulation? When does he intend to put in place the proposed informal committee of the House?

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