David Norris (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I completely agree with the Minister. It was perfectly clear that this 12-week period was envisaged. I said on the record of the House that I thought the Government was foolish to do so because I thought it was too honest. I thought it would frighten people off. One would have to be deaf, blind, dumb and batty not to know that this period was 12 weeks. Everybody knew and that is what they voted on. I have not the slightest doubt. I cannot prove it statistically but that is what they voted on. I said the Government was foolish, but I was wrong.