Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)

Yes.

In answer to Senator Mooney's question, people will have 12 months to register. They have the entire year in 2012 to register. I am sure that when public representatives, community groups and neighbours get notification of this particular matter, they will be able to assist the people next door. Some 475,000 people seem a lot but they are scattered around the country. For example, there are about 11,000 in Kilkenny. I am sure I will be able to notify them properly about what the requirements are and help them in any way I can.