Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

It is on the list because it is a priority set by the Department. However, whether it is taken this or next session depends on whether we make progress on the work involved. There are important Bills for the House this session. Given that the budget is being taken early, we will have to deal with the Finance Bill and the Social Welfare Bill. We will have to see how we get on.

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