Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

I understand that draft heads of the judicial council Bill have been prepared. Consultation is taking place seeking the views of the Judiciary in this matter. It is at that point at the moment. We await its views so that we can progress the legislation as quickly as possible. Obviously, I do not expect that it would be available for consideration by this House before next year.

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