James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)

This new interpretation by Revenue is having an extremely negative effect on co-ops, several of which have indicated that they may go out of business. As a result, we will lose the night cover that is in place at present. I communicated with the Minister for Health and Children in respect of this matter and she indicated that she would approach the Minister for Finance. Action must be taken before it becomes a crisis.

See this speech in context