Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)

It is not the intention of the Government to curtail the Second Stage debate.

The new legislation on FÁS was accepted by the Government today. There are a number of technical amendments which I must complete with the Attorney General. It is my intention to publish the Bill at the beginning of next week, at the latest, and possibly at the end of this week. I hope the House can facilitate the passage of the legislation as quickly as possible. It will allow for the new format in which the board will be appointed, the accountability of the director general and a number of recommendations put forward by the Comptroller and Auditor General and the Committee of Public Accounts.

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