Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

The Minister will note the request made in the House regarding that matter. The Bill is at an early stage of preparation. I did not say it was up to the Whips to organise business; it is up to the Government to do so but we seek the co-operation of the Whips in bringing forward business in line with the Government programme.

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