Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I assure Senator Barrett that all of the issues he raised, and those which are regularly raised with the Department by the industry, are very much under discussion. However, they are extremely complex. I know the Senator acknowledges that fact. Notwithstanding their complexity, the issues in question are the subject of active contemplation and discussion. I appreciate that the Senator does not intend to press his amendment. I assure him that the Department, the Minister and the industry are very much aware of all of the issues involved. That is as much as I can say at this point.