Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

The Fines Bill is before the House and is awaiting Order for Second Stage. I am not sure when the Second Stage will be taken.

We agreed to a debate on the MacEntee report. I tried to see if the debate could be scheduled before Christmas, particularly because Deputy Ó Caoláin raised the same issue with me last week. However, it appears that we may not be able to facilitate Deputies in this regard. If not, I have asked the Government Chief Whip to ensure that it will be taken in either the first or second week of the new session.

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