Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)

The Taoiseach advised the House a couple of days ago regarding proposed legislation on estate management companies, with the original target being that the legislation would come before the House by the end of this session. Will the Tánaiste update us as to whether a finalisation of the heads has been reached and if we are likely to see it early in the new year?

Another issue is close to the heart of the Ceann Comhairle. I am quite sure that like me, he is deeply concerned about the present whereabouts of the legislation to give effect to the Dalton report. It is out there coursing around somewhere but has not yet reached its destination.

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