Dermott Jewell, of the Consumers' Association of Ireland, said the new register would have so many gaps in it that it would not be fit for purpose.
"It will simply not be fit for purpose. It needs to be right from the start, otherwise it is pointless. But it now looks like it will be full of gaps and holes," he said.
Is it a case of "a lot done, more to do" or an example of Paddy doing what Paddy does best in circumventing compliance?
