Colm Burke (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Discretion should be left with the Minister. With regard to the issue of reform, we are dealing with the largest employer in the country. Over 100,000 people are employed. Making the required changes will take time and will not occur overnight. Many of the changes need to be expedited. The Minister needs discretion in dealing with this reform. The Bill, as drafted, gives him that discretion so I cannot support the amendment on this occasion, unfortunately.