Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)

Like the Deputy, I have acknowledged that forward movement has been made.

I think we both agree that it must become normal working hours. I will keep the pressure on to do that. I have spoken to my colleagues in Cabinet to try to keep the issue moving, particularly now that we find ourselves very challenged. I am not surprised that many businesses, including restaurants, are extremely challenged. This is not just because of what has happened here, but because of the situation with regard to the global economy. We must do everything we can to try to keep those restaurants open.

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