Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

The Deputy has asked three questions, rather than two. I will answer the three of them for him. His initial requirement was that I should answer two questions. I will answer three anyway. The climate change Bill is due during the course of this year. Questions on legislation are usually asked on the Order of Business, when I have the information to hand. If Deputy Gilmore wants to table a specific question on the matter, I will get the answer for him. I cannot predict every question he might want to ask, particularly if it is outside the remit of the questions before the House. The purpose of Taoiseach's questions is to try to provide accurate information, rather than to speculate. I like to give it to the Deputy accurately. He likes accuracy.

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