Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

I thank Deputy Varadkar for his good wishes. It is probably the kindest thing he has said about Fianna Fáil since he started his political career.

While there may not be much legislation in individual Departments, the drafting capability is often centrally located in the Office of the Attorney General or elsewhere. The fact that there is not much legislation does not mean it would be quickly produced. The Bill to which the Deputy refers is not due this year. I will have to check it and I will ask the Chief Whip to contact the Deputy.

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