Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)

This is a priority for the Government. The heads of the legislation are being worked on at present. Given the fact we hope to have this legislation passed during this session, if at all possible, and preparation for the legislation is under way, the Government has decided to consider the possibility of the establishment of an interim board to prepare the scope of the preparatory work that needs to be done. Naturally the constitution for the appointment of chairperson and CEO will be contained within the framework of the legislation. I reiterate that it is a priority for the Government to have the legislation on the floor of the House as quickly as possible.

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