Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)

I wish to ask the Tánaiste two questions, one of which relates to his area of responsibility. It has long been promised to put the parole board on a statutory basis. Is that being proceeded with and is legislation pending on it?

In regard to the considerations given by the Attorney General on the possibility of a requirement for a referendum on the St. Andrews agreement, will the Tánaiste indicate the timeframe for that decision making and what process of consultation the Government proposes to put in place with the Opposition?

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