Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

This is just a sequencing issue. We need to conclude the work between civil and military management first so we actually know what we are consulting on. My understanding is that work is now very close to completion and I gave an assurance to RACO last week that then we would move to the structure around proper consultation to ensure everybody understands the rationale for all the decisions. That process will happen as soon as we can do it. I want to get on with this so we can then talk to the Tánaiste's office about drafting an amendment to the legislation to make it law. That is what we are trying to press ahead with now and I think we will do that in the months ahead.

On the legislation, I hope we will be moving ahead with the consultation within the next few weeks.

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