Seanad debates
Wednesday, 9 April 2003
Electricity Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage.
Previous Governments did not always refuse to accept Private Members' Bills. I can list a significant number of exceptions to that rule in both Houses of the Oireachtas. If ever there was a case for at least acceptance, in principle, as a statement of future intent by a Government, this is it. It is not about the finer points of consumer rights but the safety of those not in a position to make proper judgments about the work being done on their behalf. In many cases the job may work, which is probably worse because there is a greater hazard involved when something works and the danger is not apparent. I do not understand the reason the Government cannot make a statement of intent and accept the Bill on Second Stage. What need does it have to vote down an idea which everybody agrees is a good one?
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