David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

A question was asked earlier about the timelines for the implementation of the various measures but we have not got them. I refer to the different categories of those under the age of 12 and people over the age of 70, as referred to by Deputy Gould. When will the measures come into effect? We are passing the Bill today and, as the Minister noted, we have all been contacted by constituents who are watching what is happening. They want to know when this will happen, so the Minister might respond to that. Other Deputies may also wish to contribute on the same issue but the Minister might outline in his response the timeframes for the different elements of the Bill.

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