Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

With regard to the first matter, the committee on legislation will meet today and I expect we should be ready to publish that Bill in a matter of weeks. Second, concerning the Bill now before the Seanad the Government has brought forward its proposals. It will listen to the ongoing debate and see if it is possible to consider any further Government or Opposition amendments in this area.

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