Fergal Browne (Fine Gael)

The Fine Gael Party is concerned about the exact timeframe for the appointment of the new regulator. The autumn has been mentioned, which includes three months. Therefore, we are unsure as to whether that will be August or 31 October. It is important that we have a deadline to meet. We do not have a great history of meeting deadlines, therefore it is important we have something to aim for rather than leaving it too vague. The reality of having the regulator in place is long overdue.