Feargal Quinn (Independent)

Senator Terry has made a strong point, but perhaps this is not the occasion for it. It is important that we get this Bill passed. It has been in existence for some time and has been amended over the years. If we were now to add an element as demanding as that sought by Senator Terry — though it is worthy — the Bill would be further delayed.

There are serious concerns about regulatory impact analysis assessments which should be done for almost any Bill coming through the Houses, which involve the effects on the cost structures of organisations. If we are going to add elements to this Bill without doing a regulatory impact analysis, we would delay it even further. Though I support much of Senator Terry's work regarding this Bill, on this occasion I must support the Minister of State.