Alice-Mary Higgins (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I wish to clarify something with the Minister of State. I asked her a very specific question. Senator Casey suggested the Minister of State would have the capacity to extend the period from 28 days in certain circumstances, and it was pointed out that for planning, the period was extended. As such I would like to check this because as I read the Bill, the Minister of State is precluded from setting another period longer than 28 days. Is it the case that she would not be able to extend the period from 28 days at her discretion in circumstances where she felt it necessary?