Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank Senators for submitting the amendments that give us the opportunity to tease out this issue. I agree with the intent of the amendment, which is why I have put my own to the Bill, which will improve the situation significantly from what it is currently. I share the views of the Senators that an improvement should be made to the narrow, two-day, window of opportunity that exists currently. However, I am conscious there are practical matters we must be aware of and I consulted returning officers in regard to those.