Alan Kelly (Tipperary North, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I could not agree more with the Deputy's last point. I also take on board his reference to efforts by previous Governments, in co-operation with the Opposition, in this vital area. We can never be complacent in this regard and must always seek to improve existing legislation. That is why, following on from the assessment of the Oireachtas committee, that the changes we are proposing will be introduced in the Bill to be published very early in the new year.

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