Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

I am grateful for the co-operation of the House thus far but I understand it has been indicated to the spokespersons of the various parties that a timeline of 1 December for introducing the Bill is a major requirement. That has been the understanding all along. I am sorry to hear that continuing co-operation or agreement is not forthcoming on this occasion but we must proceed.

Question, "That the proposal to deal with No. 45, the Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009, be agreed to," put and declared carried.

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