Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)

I have three brief questions. On the aviation regulation Bill, does the Government intend to proceed with the transfer of functions to a new aviation commission? When will the Stardust investigation look-back process begin? I received a note this morning from John Gallagher SC indicating that he is still waiting for instruction in this matter.

Within a few weeks of taking office, the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Eamon Ryan, changed the terms applying to taxation of our natural resources. While I welcome that tiny first step, will the House discuss the matter and examine a range of different opportunities as promised by the Minister when he was in Opposition?

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