Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I have indicated to Senator Mullen that I believe the amendment as crafted is not acceptable because it would do more damage to the Bill. I think the Senator understands that. I have been talking to my officials about whether we could accommodate the essence of the amendment by way of regulation. I would like to make an offer to the Senator before he decides whether to call a vote on this amendment, which is that my officials might discuss this matter with him in the coming week. I hope this legislation will be enacted before the middle of March. Perhaps we can provide for this issue to be captured in regulation some time after that.