Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I have discussed the amendments with Deputy Boyd Barrett. I note that the Minister has stated explicitly that he does not intend ever to sell the company. Nevertheless, my reading of the legislation suggests the Minister or a future Minister for Finance could sell it. If there is no legal impediment to what Deputy Boyd Barrett suggests, it would be welcome if the Minister would make the amendments even as a symbol and statement of intent that it will not be sold.

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