Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)

I am sure the Deputy is not suggesting that the Bill brought before the House by the last Government was not sensible. In other words, I take it the Deputy agrees with me on this. We are bringing forward our own proposals, after taking stock of the nonsense that went on last January. People were bruised by that experience. All stakeholders must be on board, not just extremists.

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