Jim Walsh (Fianna Fail)

Will the Minister of State indicate what representations were made by each of these bodies during the consultation process? How many would have endorsed the shape of the legislation, and how many would have sought to amend it? I appreciate that it is our call as to whether we press the vote on amendment No. 7, but our decision is contingent upon the Minister of State entertaining the case made by Members from all sides of the House, including those on his own, and considering it or not between now and Report Stage.