Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

It was indicated last autumn that the adoption (Hague Convention, adoption authority) Bill would be published during the spring session. I am not sure whether the spring session has concluded or is still ongoing. The current programme of promised legislation states that the Bill will be published in 2007. The publication of this important Bill, which relates to a matter that needs to be addressed by these Houses, has again been delayed. Can the Minister indicate with certainty that the Bill will be addressed in 2007? When does the Minster expect that to happen?

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