Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

Like Deputy Kenny, I hope there will be a good turnout today and that the political process in the North goes well.

Preparatory work on the heads of the Bill is ongoing regarding the education Ireland Bill. This Bill will regulate the body dealing with educational services, including the teaching of English. It will probably be the second half of the year before it is published.

See this speech in context