John Halligan (Waterford, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I acknowledge Senator Norris' resubmission of his amendments proposing a private copy and the introduction of levies. Once again, however, the Government will not accept the proposed amendments. We debated this matter in great detail on Committee Stage and in subsequent meetings with officials of the Department where the reason the amendments cannot be accepted was given. As the Government's position remains unchanged and I have no more to say on it, having spoken on it several times, I respectfully request that these amendments be withdrawn.