Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

This has been raised by Deputies. I understand the concern that is expressed. It is being worked on but it is not an easily resolved matter. We will see if it can be done by an omnibus Bill rather than separate items of legislation that must be amended. Frustration has been expressed by Deputies in respect of the progress of the work but we are committed to resolving it. There is no principle at issue between us on it. In the context of the very considerable workload that the Office of the Attorney General is dealing with, including legislation and the matters that have emerged in recent months, I have asked to see how we could get expedition on this work as quickly as possible.

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