Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

The Minister is dealing with several Bills in this area. Deputies can put questions to Ministers to inquire in detail about any aspect of policy. With respect, the Order of Business is not the means to amplify that to any great extent. Under Standing Orders, I am required on the Order of Business to indicate what stage legislation has reached, not to give detail of the legislation or the policy behind it.

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