David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Again, I raised concerns on Committee Stage, and on Second Stage, that the net loss of income was not covered under reasonable expenses so the fact that the Minister has agreed to that and that the amendments reflect that and use the terminology that was recommended in the various amendments by Members of the Opposition is very helpful. I thank the Minister for that and I will be supporting the amendments.

I do want to say, however, that when I am looking at lots of the amendments, and we had lengthy conversations on many of these issues, it is helpful that the amendments are reflecting much of the discussions that we had. People who are waiting for this Bill to pass will be looking for it to pass as quickly as possible. It shows when we are making these types of changes that we are getting it right, or at least we are all trying our best to get it right. I commend the Minister on his approach and I am very happy with the amendment.

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