Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

On the first issue, the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform has announced there will be a consultation period on the heads of this Bill. That consultation is now under way. I do not have a date for the publication of the legislation. We must listen to the views of all concerned parties. I do not know if the issue of prison escorts requires legislation or whether the Minister can do it by order. There is no change in the energy situation and an energy Bill will be before the House this session.

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