Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)

I remind the Taoiseach that the aforementioned matter is very important and is becoming increasingly important with each passing day.

My second query concerns the bail (amendment) Bill, in respect of which the legislative programme states it is not possible to say when publication is expected. This issue has taken up some considerable time in the media and this House and I suggest respectfully that the Taoiseach indicate whether the Bill is being actively pursued. Have the heads been discussed, has drafting taken place and at what time of the year is the Bill likely to emerge?

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