Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

In respect of the referendum Bill, I will have a word with the Deputy about the date but we are talking about early June.

In respect of the Human Tissue Bill, a consultative forum was held last year which was followed by a national consultation on draft proposals for the legislation. The analysis of submissions received in response to the consultation process is nearing completion and discussions are ongoing with major stakeholders on issues identified from the submissions. It is expected that the proposals and the scope of the legislation should be known shortly.

In respect of the Electricity (Transfer of Transmission Assets) Bill, the Department is undertaking an analysis and discussion of all dimensions, including legal and financial issues, to ensure the optimum outcome on foot of the transfer process for both the ESB and EirGrid.

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