Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

With regard to the judgment that was announced yesterday, it must be examined by the relevant Departments and staff in the Attorney General's office. It has been reported that there may well be an appeal to the Supreme Court. With regard to the civil partnership Bill that the Government is seeking to sponsor, the scheme has been circulated among Departments for their observations and will be brought to Government shortly.

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