Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)

As for the industrial relations (amendment) Bill, because the Government wishes to bring both the Employment Law Compliance Bill and the employment agency regulation Bill before the House at the beginning of next year, it will become available later in the year. As for the issue regarding the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government legislation, from what I can ascertain it was not possible to introduce the aforementioned amendment within the Electoral (Amendment) Bill. It is under discussion at present in the Seanad. However, I will ask the Minister to contact the Deputy directly.

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