Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

Does the legislative list announced by the Whip for the summer session run from 1 April until the Dáil resumes after the summer recess in the autumn or until the House rises in July? Seventeen Bills are included in this section of the legislative programme. The Taoiseach answered a question from Deputy Ó Caoláin on the health (long-term residential care services) Bill, which was to be put through by the Minister for Health and Children before Christmas. I am not sure of the scale or nature of the problem with this legislation so far as its constitutionality or whatever is concerned. It is included among the 17 Bills to be published before the beginning of the next session. Does this mean the Taoiseach expects it to be ready before the House rises for the summer recess in July?

The sale of alcohol Bill is No. 33 on the legislative programme. Does the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform intend to bring forward proposals on sale of alcohol outlets before this Bill is put before the House? I understand he previously indicated an intention to do so.

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