Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)

What is the position regarding the minerals development Bill, which was to keep legislation in line with the proposal of delivering better government? Yesterday, Deputy Stagg asked about the broadcasting Bill, the heads of which have been approved and a discussion document has been published. Is the deadline for submissions now extended beyond the projected deadline on the document itself, which was 4 October? From what I heard yesterday, it seems to have been extended to Christmas. If so, what was the reason for extending the deadline for submissions?

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