Clare Daly (Dublin Fingal, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I appreciate that one can never say never. That the European Union may agree a definition is fine, but we are legislating in this Parliament. Germany has been able to produce a definition. I sought an assurance, insofar as is possible, that the issue would be examined. The Minister's response is on public record and he has been warned. If he does not heed our warning, the State may be exposed to potential litigation. We will accept his assurance for now and hope he will act on it.

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