Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

In the past few weeks these questions have been asked concerning a number of legislative proposals. I do not know whether the Ceann Comhairle can refer to Standing Orders because not all Deputies attend the Order of Business every day. Nonetheless, we have questions being asked about the same Bills. Perhaps all Deputies should be notified when Bills are due to be taken. That would avoid a duplication of effort. To answer the Deputy's question, however, I think the eligibility for social services Bill is not due until the end of this year or next year.

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