Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

On the referendum Bill mentioned by Deputy Gilmore in the first instance, that will be prepared in the hope of having it ready before the next referendum.

On the question of the legislation referred to by the Minister for Finance, a direct question tabled to the Minister would give the most up to date and accurate response, but it takes its place among a great deal of involved legislation that is currently under consideration.

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