Alex White (Dublin South, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I thank both Senators. Senator Burke's point is key, as the effect of the amendments to the Bill as passed by Dáil Éireann will be to expedite the matter rather than the contrary. This will mean there will be a total period of 180 days to be considered, rather than a process of waiting until the final information is in before the 180 day period starts. If information is to be provided, the clock will stop but it will resume where it left off. This measure shortens rather than lengthens the process.