Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

I will take advice obviously and come back to the Deputy and clarify the matter.

In regard to the Intoxicating Liquor Bill, my understanding is that there is an intention to try to enact this legislation before the House rises for the recess on the basis that there are some very important public order offences being provided for in that legislation which would win the widespread support of everyone in the House in terms of the benefit that might derive from the early enactment of the Bill. The Whips will meet this evening to settle on next week's business in whatever way that can the accommodated. The Government would appreciate it because all Members would regard those public offences provisions, particularly, but not exclusively, as timely.

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