Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)

When it is ready. I do not know the date. As the Deputy is aware, a great deal of legislation is being prepared by the Parliamentary Counsel and this must be done properly and comprehensively. These issues are always dealt with as speedily as possible, but I cannot give a date for publication. The Deputy seems to know, given the number of dates he was listing off a few minutes ago, but legislation has not been taking the kinds of timescale he mentioned.

Complex issues must be addressed. Making proposals is one matter, but we must ensure they have the desired effect once enacted. We must also consider every possible repercussion. The Deputy always refers to the importance of teasing out legislation, which is what the drafting process is about. It is examining all of the issues that might arise. We want the legislation we introduce in the House to be comprehensive and good. I have outlined the process in this instance clearly. I have also outlined the issues with the amendment. For this reason, I will be opposing it.

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