Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

The broadcasting Bill is due this session. The other Bill regarding a fair deal is an issue that has taken longer to come to the House than we expected because of legal issues. They are not insurmountable. The Attorney General is working on this and the Minister met him again last week. I believe it will be a matter of weeks before we have it resolved. Certainly, we believe there is a way forward that meets the requirements of the situation and the Attorney General's advices.

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