Pat Gallagher (Donegal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

It is not intentional on the part of the Minister but for him say that €240 million is riding on the back of this is almost scaremongering. I am quite sure he did not intend it that way. The UK and the Republic of Ireland are in the same Union and, hopefully, this will remain the case after the referendum. What is acceptable in the UK when there are millions riding on it does not seem to be acceptable here. If the Minister comes back with primary legislation, we will have an opportunity to discuss it. If it is done by way of statutory instrument, will the Minister provide us with an opportunity to discuss it with him in advance?

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