Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

On the basis that we refer to the need to improve our regulatory provisions, this amendment will do so, and it is not being introduced for any other reason.

With regard to the other matters, it is necessary to proceed with this Bill. I take the point that there is much legislation to be gone through between now and the end of the term. Perhaps it would not be acceptable but if it would help in an effort to show good faith, the debate could be extended from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. but I cannot go beyond that.

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