Many people will be glad to hear that. In the meantime, he might consider bringing together people who have opposing views. It might be useful to bring together the travelling community, licensed vintners, restaurateurs and other who have expressed concern about the Bill to try to find a workable solution. We cannot go much further until the Minister puts his proposals on the table.
In the latter part of my question I asked the Minister if he will consider removing without further delay age discrimination regarding entry into the public service. The situation throughout the public service is very confusing. When we discussed this matter before I mentioned to the Minister that there was an age limit of 50 for a lower clerical position. I am glad to say that the man to who I was referring, who is 51 years of age and is fit and active, has since got a good job in the new Marks & Spencers in Dublin. It is crazy that he is refused entry to the public service.
Dublin Fire Brigade is holding a competition in respect of which applications must be submitted not later than 5 p.m. on Thursday, 31 October. Applicants must be under the age of 26. However, service in local government or the Army may be taken into consideration.