Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I do not intend to re-open the debate that we had for most of the last day and today. There are coherent and good reasons for the exclusions and I hope that I have outlined them. The matter is not closed and we can revisit it.

With regard to Senator Ó Clochartaigh's comment, I try not to be partisan when I present legislation and I favour openness and transparency in all matters. His party could be more transparent about a number of ongoing public concerns that have been voiced. We can all contribute to ensuring that-----