Michael D Higgins (Galway West, Labour)

Yes. Legislation has been promised in three ways. It was promised by the Taoiseach, Deputy Bertie Ahern, and it is on the record of the House. It was indicated when opposition was mounted to the Bill in my name, and separate statements have been made to the effect that legislation would follow the review sponsored by the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment.

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