Ann Ormonde (Fianna Fail)

Having listened to the debate, there is reason in the amendment which would extend the three-month period to 12 months. If the Minister has problems with the 12 months, he might agree to a compromise so we might come up the middle to identify all the problems which could exist in the transitional stage and allow people to familiarise themselves with the new inspectors, the local authorities and procedures and structures. The amendment is not unreasonable so if the Minister cannot give the 12 months, he might look to compromise along the way.