Martin Conway (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Senator might bear that in mind with her own contributions as well. I would point out to the House that it is not the end of the world if Dáil Éireann has to be reconvened - I very much agree with that sentiment - but I would like to hear from the Minister of State at this stage. If he wishes to consult his officials to get their perspective on it, he can do so. Senator Ward has identified a clear definition that has been tried and tested for a long time in dealing with television licences, which are very much a household issue. Obviously, there have been thousands of incidences where the definition could have been challenged but was not. We are better off getting the legislation right. Regarding the principles we are trying to espouse, most people, and I say "most" in inverted commas, are on the same page but we need to get the page right. I would like to hear what the Minister of State in consultation with his advisers has to say on the specifics of it.