Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I understand that. We have had no discussion on the broader context of the legislation outside the Chamber. We have had Second Stage and are now on Committee Stage, but the difficulty is that no stakeholders have been consulted and there has been no opportunity for anyone other than elected representatives, including advocacy groups and those who advocate for and represent older people, to contribute. Such groups and persons have not had an opportunity to contribute.

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