Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

The sale of alcohol Bill will be introduced later this year. As I informed the Deputy last week the heads of the health information Bill were approved by Cabinet recently and we are proceeding with further detailed preparation of the legislation.

In answer to Deputy Ó Caoláin's earlier question, we have authorised the completion of the NAMA Bill as quickly as possible.

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