Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)

I am happy to give that commitment. If the Bill is enacted within the next couple of weeks, which can be done if we pass it today, we will be able to assess whether there are any problems before September or October, when the (No. 2) Bill is brought forward. The legislation will have been in operation for the best part of six months so we will know how it is working and whether there are any problems in practice. I am prepared to consider any wording for the (No. 2) Bill that might close any gaps we find have arisen during that six-month period of operation.

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