Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

Making predictions can be difficult in any situation. The work which has been done by the committee is being considered by the Government and Ministers and will be considered by the Cabinet committee. Reports have been issued in the past few weeks and debates have taken place. We are trying to bring forward legislation before the end of the session. We are working on these issues, specifically on the children's rights referendum, which is a matter of priority.

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