Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

On the first matter raised by Deputy Kenny, on behalf of the Government I extend our deepest sympathy to the families and friends of Garda Brian Kelleher and fireman, Michael Liston, who died so tragically in the early hours of Sunday morning, both of whom were killed in the line of duty while attending at the scene of another crash. I extend our sympathy to their colleagues in the Garda Síochána and the Limerick fire station.

The heads of the minerals development Bill have been approved. The Bill is gone for drafting and is due later in the year. I do not think it will be ready by the summer so it will be into the autumn session before it is ready.

I shall raise the report on the Irish language with the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Deputy Ó Cuív, but if a question were tabled, he would give a comprehensive report.

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