Feargal Quinn (Independent)

I felt that the wording in the Bill was defective with regard to "collective representation" because the directive does not make such a provision. Our intention for the amendment is to align it with the directive. The opt-out criteria should be higher in order to avoid the risk of abuse by minorities. I accept the Minister of State's proposals with regard to amendments Nos. 29 and 30 and his assurance that this issue will be addressed in later amendments.