Feargal Quinn (Independent)

If I thought the Minister was prepared to accept Senator McDowell's suggestion to debate the matter with the Minister overnight, I would consider withdrawing the amendment. I want to know if he intends to maintain his position that the section, as framed, is a fait accompli. The proposal is so rational and sensible that I have difficulty comprehending his insistence on rejecting it. I am sure he is under instruction from the Minister for Finance not to accept any amendments.

It seems likely that failure to include publication on a website, in addition to two newspapers and Iris Oifigiúil, was an oversight. I am sure if the Minister of State asked the Minister to consider this sensible proposal, we would find it accepted on Report Stage.