Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I acknowledge that the Deputy wants the Bill to be enacted as soon as possible. There have been recent problems involving tickets for the Ireland versus New Zealand rugby match and the Spice Girls concert next year being sold online for multiples of face value. That is not right and it is not fair on genuine fans. I assure the Deputy that I will get the Bill enacted as quickly as possible. My officials are working with drafters on the necessary amendments and additions to the Bill and we expect to submit the amendments formally to the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel later this month. Second Stage of the Bill was scheduled to be taken on 21 November but, unfortunately, was replaced by a debate on the Brexit withdrawal agreement. There is limited time available between now and Christmas but I want to have Second Stage as soon as possible in order to get the Bill moving. It is my intention to bring forward the relevant amendments on Committee or Report Stage. I am very hopeful that we will be able to progress the Bill substantially and enact it in the next session, although the allocation and scheduling of Dáil time is not always within my control. I look forward to the co-operation of all Members on the Bill.

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