Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I agree it is a very tight schedule. The heads of the Bill were approved yesterday and must now go through pre-legislative scrutiny. It is intended, if everybody can co-operate to that end, that the single payment system will be introduced in September. The Minister, Deputy Zappone, is anxious to engage as constructively and expeditiously as possible with Members to advance the legislation.

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