Alan Kelly (Tipperary North, Labour) | Oireachtas source

There is no correlation between legislation proposed to be introduced in the very near future to address the issues he raised and EUROSTAT's decision. EUROSTAT is completely independent and deals with the CSO here in Ireland. When it makes its decision is a matter for that organisation. I cannot dictate; I can just give guidance in this House on what I expect to the best of my ability, as I have always done. Ultimately it is a matter for EUROSTAT as to when that decision is in place. There is no delay. This is a matter for EUROSTAT based on the information provided to it through the CSO. As I said, I expect that in a couple of months.

I think it was the right decision-----

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