Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

It will be brought forward by the Minister concerned. Being a programme commitment, it has to proceed, the policy must be devised and arrangements made. However, the programme for Government sets out what we believe is the best way forward. This issue can be discussed through various committees of the House and everyone in the House will have many opportunities to put forward their views on what is the best way forward.

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