Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)

We expect the heads of the mental health Bill this year. The Minister of State with responsibility for mental health made announcements about funding for that area earlier this week. The heads of the biological weapons Bill have been cleared and we expect it to be taken during the course of this year. There is no final date for the Údarás na Gaeltachta Bill. It is dependent on the draft strategy, which is before the Joint Committee on Arts, Sports, Tourism, Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs. When consultations are completed we will be in a better position to give a timeframe.

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