Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

The Deputy is correct that the social welfare (consolidation) Bill is due to be published in mid-2005. The Department of Social and Family Affairs is hoping to meet that deadline but it seems more likely to be taken in the autumn session. It may be published in the summer but it is unlikely to be taken in the House until the autumn.

The heads of the building societies (amendment) Bill were approved in 2003. I understand work is continuing on the Bill. On the matter of representations made, the Deputy should table a question to the relevant Minister.

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