Barry Ward (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I appreciate what the Minister has said. I understand, given that there have been no amendments made in this House, that there may be a concern that if an amendment were to be accepted here, it would cause the Bill to go back to the Dáil. I know the Minister does not think that is the only reason we would not accept amendments. I understand the rationale behind the decision not to accept amendment No. 19 but I hope she will give it consideration before Report Stage. On that basis, I will withdraw the amendment.