Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)

I undertook to consider if quarterly publication of statistical information should be made statutory. The point was made that whereas I was an enthusiast for this approach, a successor might not be so enthusiastic. It can and should be done. The specified period means a period of three months from the day the section comes into operation. To align the section with existing quarterly periods, it is probable that this provision will be started separately from other provisions in the Bill so that it does not create an anomaly.