Brian Stanley (Laois-Offaly, Sinn Fein)

I support the Fianna Fáil amendment as regards the commencement date and to provide that everybody will be clear in advance of that date as to the standards and regulations. If the Minister's documentation is correct - I am sure his officials would not supply him with incorrect information - I acknowledge that previous Governments intended to push ahead with the 2009 standards which would be very onerous on rural dwellers.

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