Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

It is regrettable that the Minister of State is not taking this on board. She said the timescale is too short, but I am requesting that the Minister provides a report within six months and that is reasonable. I am not saying that a scheme has to start within six months; I am saying that we should have a report on it and I think that is a reasonable request to make. It makes absolute sense to allow this to happen. I do not know why the Minister of State would not at least provide a report on it. It is disappointing that she is not accepting this and I am pressing the amendment.

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