Seymour Crawford (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)

In light of the fact that additional gardaí on the beat are urgently needed, can the Tánaiste indicate when the attachment of fines Bill will be introduced? It is needed if we are to reduce the amount of time gardaí spend dealing with fines. I would also like to raise a second extremely important issue. Can the Tánaiste give the House a date for the debate on the fair deal legislation? How will it be delivered to this House? We have been waiting for it for over 18 months. As we approach Christmas, will we have to wait another year for the fair deal Bill to help those who badly need such assistance? The Tánaiste is well aware of the difficulties to which I refer.

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