Frances Fitzgerald (Fine Gael)

On section 9, it is unfortunate that the Government has not been willing to accept any amendments.

Some of these amendments would have proved to be very useful in the months to come and would have obviated confusion for various groups. I believe it is a very retrograde step that this legislation is coming before the House today. The Government has made five U-turns on the legislation and it is unfortunate that it is before us in its present form and will be pushed through this House.