Willie O'Dea (Limerick City, Fianna Fail)

I will reiterate the Minister's comments. He introduced this legislation on foot of an EU directive and his job was to fashion the legislation within the directive's broad terms. On Second Stage, I stated that the legislation as introduced had all of the hallmarks of something that had been prepared quickly. This was reflected in some of the anomalies that we identified.

I welcome the flexible approach taken by the Minister, who took much of what we stated on board, although he could not agree to everything. This is what parliament is about and the Bill is better as a result.

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