Charles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)

On legislation, it is to be regretted the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform has left the Tánaiste's side, having been there for the last 35 minutes, as he could have prompted her. The Minister has promised a revised version of the Thornton Hall project in an attempt to deal with the crisis within the prison system. I understand this will require fresh legislation because the legislation enacted by this House and the Seanad last year dealt with a specific set of plans. If these plans and specifications are to be changed, which I understand to be the case on foot of the Minister's speech, will this require the introduction of fresh legislation before the House? If so, is it due within the next couple of weeks?

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