Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)

When the Taoiseach was in the Punjab carrying those garlands of sweet smelling flowers, did he spare a thought for the legislation required back home, particularly in the area of energy, given the recent development in India and the energy requirements there. The energy (miscellaneous provisions) Bill and the national oil reserves agency, NORA, Bill are two pressing Bills that have been on the cards for the past couple of years and have moved slowly in no particular direction. I am sure the Taoiseach was inspired during his visit to India on the need to bring those Bills before the House as early as possible. I would like to know when the Bills will be published.

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