Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)

Deputy Broughan does not have a clue what he is talking about with regard to this matter. The draft regulations mean there will be public service oversight for the first time in years. The self-regulatory system is being taken away and a code of practice will be drawn up as to how these matters are to be dealt with. There is a complete sea-change on these matters. I have received correspondence from the professionals who are not happy with these regulations-----

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