Batt O'Keeffe (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)

——and it is right that we should look for equitable solutions. Because of the legal complexities affecting these issues, the Government has sought the expert assistance of the Law Reform Commission, whose report is now at an advanced stage. Resolving the various difficulties has implications for a number of legislative codes including measures relating to company law and conveyancing. The Government will consider the recommendations in the Law Reform Commission's final report, including the need for any new legislation in this area.

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