Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

Queries were raised by the Commission on the first matter and responses have been sent back to the Commission, therefore, it needs sign off by the Commission. As the Deputy knows a new Commission has been in place for only three or four weeks. I can assure him it is not a delay at our end of the line. Those queries have been responded to.

I understand the Merchant Shipping Bill is awaiting Committee Stage.

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