Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

The Government approved the heads of the minerals development Bill at the end of June. The legislation has now gone for formal drafting and the Bill is due next year. Regarding the broadcasting Bill, from what the Minister told me yesterday when Deputy Stagg raised the issue, I understand it has gone for e-consultation. He said the closing date was the beginning of December.

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