Feargal Quinn (Independent)

Senators Mary Ann O'Brien, Walsh and White have made very strong points. I believe the Minister of State will have to go back to the Dáil with this legislation if we accept his amendment No. 12. On that basis I urge the Minister of State to indicate that he has been impressed by the case made here and will give it some thought so that, on Report Stage, I hope he will be able to accept some of the concerns expressed here. I urge Senators not to press this to a vote in order that it can be considered on Report Stage. It will have to return to the Dáil anyway. I could understand the Minister of State's reluctance to follow this process if the legislation did not have to return to the Dáil, but as it does, it would be simpler to go back with a Bill that has been tweaked with these amendments.