Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

I cannot provide a date or time regarding when the Mahon tribunal expects to be able to furnish a report to the House, as requested. As Deputy Gilmore knows, this matter is being dealt with by the tribunal and one can only hope the report will be provided as soon as possible.

On the second matter raised by the Deputy, the Bill is a Private Members' Bill, which I am sure can be taken in Private Members' time.

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