Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)

It will be in or around the Christmas period, the end of November or the beginning of December. The process was initiated in August. We are back earlier than we would have been heretofore and, therefore, the decision on a date has not been made, particularly given the NAMA and Lisbon treaty issues.

Committee Stage will be a matter for discussion among the Whips. If held in plenary session, the debate could be shortened because other legislation must also pass through the House as quickly as possible.

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