Lucinda Creighton (Dublin South East, Fine Gael)

I wish to raise a matter on tomorrow's agenda, namely, the Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) Bill 2007 and issues brought to my attention in that respect. Rumours abound of concerns about the Attorney General not being involved in discussions at the Cabinet or his legal advice not being sought. Will the Tánaiste clarify whether this is the case? Section 51 of the Bill is inherently unconstitutional and, if passed into law within the next two weeks, is likely to be subject to a serious legal challenge.

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