Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

I am not saying he is not bringing it forward. I understand the heads of the charities regulation Bill are complete or nearly complete and the work is continuing. This is a very substantial Bill. Earlier the heads were circulated to Departments and they will be submitted to Cabinet on completion of those discussions. Work is proceeding on the drafting of the Bill. It has been given priority in the Department to try to have the Bill this year. We hope to have it on the floor of the House during 2006.

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