David Norris (Independent) | Oireachtas source

In that case I fully support the amendment because it seems to me that this is the where the crucial matter lies. Policy is one thing but sometimes a Bill is not signed by the President or it is delayed on Report Stage in the Dáil having been through the Seanad. What is crucial is when a measure is working on the ground. One can imagine the tobacco companies, for example, coming in about the implementation of a policy and, having failed to scupper it at the stage of policy development, they might then attempt to scupper it at the phase of implementation.

Consequently, I think it is quite important that implementation be included. While I gather this will not be a position that will be favoured by the Government, it definitely is what I think.