Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

We will try to have the Bill by the weekend. I cannot say to the legal people working on this that they must have it. The Deputy knows this. We will try to have it by then. If we have it, I have stated that I will consult the Opposition. I will be back on Friday. I will not be gone for too long. The work will go on. The relevant Cabinet committee can meet over the weekend and we will deal with the Bill next week. I stated this very clearly half an hour ago to Deputy Kenny. I am far from slithering and sliding, and the Deputy is ignoring what I have said.

These are the issues that must be dealt with. The Supreme Court struck down a section of an Act and we must deal with it. The Government will do so.

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