Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I always try, when I sit in this seat, not to be in any way partisan during the passage of legislation but the Senator is provoking me at this stage. I would make the point that my party, when in opposition, was in the other House proposing amendments that would have provided relief a number of years ago to these sports clubs along these lines. It was rejected by the previous Government. We have worked together, and I am happy to acknowledge that and happy to acknowledge that Senator Byrne played a very constructive role in improving the legislation. We have now arrived at the point where I want to see it introduced as quickly as possible. The commissioner has to carry out a body of work. That will be done and we will be ready to go from 2016.