Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

It has been alluded to and the company has not been awarded the works in respect of the Castleblayney bypass although I believe it has submitted the lowest tender. It is hardly any wonder that its tender would be the lowest given the practices it employs regarding its staff. I hope the Minister will note that this matter requires redress.

On promised legislation, the International Criminal Court Bill 2003 was referred, in July last year, exactly 12 months ago this week, to the Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights subsequent to the taking of Second Stage. It has yet to be scheduled for Committee Stage.

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