Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I am very conscious that the Deputy is a former Minister in my Department. He has a wealth of experience in bringing legislation through the Oireachtas. He is aware of how long it can take to pass legislation, particularly when it is difficult. The difficulties and challenges should not dampen our attitude or resolve to introduce legislation in a timely fashion, however.

We could certainly consider the voluntary process the Deputy is advocating. I am not aware of it myself but we can certainly explore it. I will bring the Deputy's suggestion back to the officials in the Department.

This has been a priority. The CLRG prioritised it and has already produced its report. The Department has already assessed that report so progress is quite swift. In acknowledgement of the difficulties facing companies as a result of Covid, temporary measures have already been introduced. In this regard, I have already mentioned the extension of the number of days and the raising of the monetary limit.

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