Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)

The heads of the covert surveillance Bill were approved by the Cabinet today and we will progress the matter as quickly as possible. The health Bill will be brought forward at the end of November. The other item to which Deputy Gilmore referred has not been completely finalised by the Minister. From what I can ascertain, he is considering whether the proposals can be included in the Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2008, which is being taken in the Seanad, with a view to taking Committee Stage later in the month.

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