Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

I understand it is not intended to delay because of the issue raised by the Deputy. On the Bill itself, we expect the Cabinet to finalise the issues this coming month. Some technical and constitutional issues have arisen regarding the possibility of bringing this Bill forward. The question of retrospection is not one that can be easily accommodated. It is due to be finalised by Cabinet and will be brought before the House immediately thereafter.

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