Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)

Does the Tánaiste recall the commitment made last October regarding changes in ethics legislation? When he was supporting his master in his hour of need last October over various financial matters, a commitment was given that there would be amendments to the ethics legislation. When will we see this Bill and will it be enacted before the general election?

The Tánaiste will be aware of issues relating to the home defence Bill that was outlined by Fine Gael some time ago. He made a commitment to introduce legislation along these lines and the heads of a Bill were published some weeks ago. Will he indicate when it will be published and whether it will come to the Oireachtas before the end of this session and be enacted before the general election?

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