Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

Obviously, the intention is to publish reports. The Docklands report is being considered at present but, as I said earlier, there are legal issues involved and we must respect that. The only reason that such consideration must be given is to ensure that whatever action is taken is effective and that whatever further issues arise can be dealt with. Similarly, the report of those carrying out the scoping exercise will be a matter for debate in the House when it issues. Again, it is a question of ensuring that where legal issues arise nothing would be done to prejudice the further consideration of these matters by the House or others subsequently.

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