Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)

As I said at the outset, unfortunately, the harmonisation nature of the directive gives member states very little discretion regarding this legislation before the House. I commend Senator Ryan and the Labour Party on introducing this Bill, especially in view of the time of year.

Senator Bacik referred to a number of issues regarding the psychology of purchasing vouchers in the first place. As a man, the major concern I have is that vouchers often get one out of a very difficult corner. In my experience of buying gifts from time to time, one can get away with shoes, handbags, perhaps a ring, and vouchers, but when it comes to buying clothes-----