Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

The Attorney General has completed the report. I must check, however, whether he has passed it on to the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children. I will confirm the position for the Deputy through my office.

On the second issue, discussions are taking place on a daily basis. Not much has changed from what I said last week. It is to be hoped that the Governments will be in a position to outline to the parties during the course of this week what we are endeavouring to do. The parties will then be able engage in consultations with their colleagues. I am anxious to debate the matter in the House but the timing of such a debate would be somewhat problematic. I will keep in touch with Deputies Kenny and Rabbitte and the other party leaders on this matter. However, we will not just cut matters dead without holding a debate. I will ensure that such a debate takes place before matters are finalised.

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