Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

When the implementation plans of Departments regarding these matters are completed and received by the Department of Finance, it may be possible, taking all factors into consideration, to bring together some of the rationalisation proposals within one Bill, especially where similar issues or timeframes are involved. Alternatively, it may also be possible to bring forward a number of Bills together where timeframes are suitable. We are anxious to make progress on rationalisation as soon as possible and we will adopt the most efficient course of action to achieve early implementation of the improved efficiencies and savings anticipated.

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