Pat Moylan (Fianna Fail)

The Bill clearly states the lead-in time will be three months. Senator Cummins's amendment seeks an extension to 12 months. While the Minister has indicated he is unable to agree to this, he is prepared to extend the duration to six months when the Bill is taken in the other House. The Bill will have to come back to this House. The Minister is not prepared to accept the Senator's amendment, but he is prepared to compromise in the other House.