Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Independent) | Oireachtas source

The Minister did not tell us the legal difficulties that prevented the issue being proceeded with. The industry caused the problem but the Exchequer is picking up the tab. Will the Minister take court action against the industry? Is there any prospect of these levies being brought in? Is there a prospect of forcing a payment on the industry? Will it be time limited, as was envisaged not just for those that were most seriously affected, but also for those that will present a greater problem in future? Will the other €40 million identified as needed for the first 1,000 all be forthcoming from the Exchequer? Is there a prospect of any of that being claimed from any of the industry sources?

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