James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Senators for supporting the Bill and reform programme. I appreciate the sentiment behind the desire to include a sunset clause, including a specific date. However, it would tie my hands in a way that would not be conducive to accelerating reform. I have consulted advisers in the Department on this matter and the best advice given is that the amendment would cause me more problems than it would solve. I hope the Senators will accept that and understand why I do not intend to accept the amendment.