John Perry (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael)

It is great to see the Executive in Northern Ireland. This is very important legislation which upgrades legislation which is 50 years old. There was a huge degree of urgency in regard to the amendments which were debated here and went back to the Seanad. I do not believe any new amendments had been tabled. Generally speaking when the Bill was before the House previously it was considered urgent to have what was discussed agreed. Given its ratification here it will take effect. As Deputy Broughan has said given that the new Northern Ireland Government will commence in May, has legislation been enacted by the House of Commons prior to the appointment of the First and Deputy First Minister?

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