Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

I indicated the Government's intentions in these areas. The legislation must be prepared. An effort has been made to provide the legal means by which this might be achieved. I have indicated where this might happen. I cannot provide the commitment to have this published in the next couple of weeks as sought by Deputy Deenihan. It is being dealt with in the Department of Finance in consultation with the Department of Justice and Law Reform. I will keep a close eye on it.

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