Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)

I cannot tell the Deputy the exact day of publication but I am optimistic it will be published shortly. We had a good meeting with the Attorney General and his team approximately three weeks ago and we finalised this complex legislation. I expect to bring the final draft of the legislation to Government shortly. Fast-tracking it through the Oireachtas might be too ambitious. This would be a matter not only for me, but for other Members also. I was asked by Deputies, including by Labour Party Deputies, not to rush it when it is published.

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