Noel Rock (Dublin North West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for her work and dedication with regard to this legislation. Since taking office, she has treated this issue and a great many other consumer affairs issues with urgency, which I appreciate. It is the kind of practical bread and butter politics that people appreciate.

With regard to Euro 2020, the Minister will appreciate that we are increasingly under time pressure as a commitment was made to have the legislation in place before tickets for that event go on sale. The draw for the matches, which will begin in a few weeks, took place in Dublin a few days ago. We need to act quickly on the Bill as the tickets will soon go on sale. The Government has worked hard on this issue. I look forward to the amendments from the Department. We hope to see action on the Bill as soon as possible. I am conscious that the Minister and the Department tried to progress the Bill, with Second Stage having been scheduled for 21 November. I hope the Minister can commit to having a debate as soon as possible when we return in the new year.

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