Máire Hoctor (Tipperary North, Fianna Fail)

I wish to point out to Deputy Reilly that I attempted to answer a number of questions in my reply to Deputies who are not present. However, I will answer the question put to me, that is, when the fair deal legislation will come before the House. We all acknowledge, right across the board, that this is complex legislation. Much consideration has been given to it. The Deputy will recall that all the stakeholders were consulted in the earlier stages and it is still with the Attorney General's office. A very positive meeting took place last Wednesday in the Attorney General's office, at which I was present, on the finalisation of the fair deal. We expect the legislation to come before the House shortly and we expect it will be finalised before the summer.

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