Pat Gallagher (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)

As I indicated on Committee Stage, I took the view this was not an unreasonable provision to include in the Bill as it seeks to control a charge which would be levied on an individual in order to meet a regulatory requirement. However, I recognise that there may be concerns that the imposition of such a control may dissuade service providers from offering the necessary training. Having reconsidered the amendment, I am now prepared to accept it.