Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I understand the point Deputy Ó Broin has made. First I must get a decision from the Government based on the recommendations that I will bring forward as to what the next steps are. I know the committee has engaged on this and it is important that the committee views the report. I do not believe that should take a great length of time either but the committee needs to consider what is in it. The next step is that I will bring it to Cabinet with my recommendations once I have finished reviewing it. Included in my recommendations will be what I believe the next steps should be. I would welcome input from interested Deputies in advance of this once a Government decision is made. The Oireachtas joint committee is made up of Members from throughout the House and people who have a particular interest in it and it needs to be involved. I know what the electoral cycle is as well. Next June we will have local and European elections. I cannot see it happening on that day, but who knows? I have to get a decision and approval from the Government as to the next steps and I intend to do this in the coming weeks.

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