Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

The Employment Law Compliance Bill is before the House and it is hoped the other two Bills will be published before the summer recess. On the basis of a successful outcome, it is hoped to hold discussions on the December Council meeting. In the event it is taken at the June Council meeting and on the basis of decisions we would hope to see taking place there, that will enable us to consider a referendum Bill being brought forward during the course of this session.

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