Martin Heydon (Kildare South, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Deputy will understand that it is not possible for me to pre-empt the court decision. However, I will state very clearly that I take on board the concerns raised by the Deputy. Prior to the issuing of the court's ruling, however, we are not in a position to apply the original policy of December 2018 because it is before the courts. We look forward to the decision.

The Deputy expressed concern as to how the case has developed. We have a Court of Appeal for good reason; it is so that people can appeal decisions. We are in the hands of the courts on that one. We stand ready to act once the Court of Appeal makes its final decision, however.

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