Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)

I wish to ask about two promised Bills. Several thousand families living in local authority flats have waited a very long time for the opportunity to buy their homes. Legislation was promised in the form of the housing miscellaneous provisions Bill, but that Bill has not yet appeared. What is the reason for the delay? Is there any prospect of it being published before the general election and, if so, will we have time to debate and pass it? This is a pressing issue.

I also wish to ask the Tánaiste about the long-promised Dublin transport authority Bill. Exactly a year ago, the Minister for Transport promised we would have that legislation in a matter of weeks. What is the reason for the delay and is there any prospect of that Bill being taken before the election?

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