Ivana Bacik (Independent)

The Minister of State said, first, he will not accede to our request because the Revenue does not want it and, second, he wants to preserve the status quo. I do not accept those are valid reasons for rejecting the amendments, which are important and which would greatly enhance this welcome legislation. We cannot accept what the Minister of State said and I will press amendment No. 14 if the other amendments are not pressed before then. He has not given us a satisfactory response. He received advice from the Revenue but not from the Attorney General, which has advised that the status quo should be maintained. That is the only reason he will not accept the amendments and that is not a good enough reply. It does not give us a reason.