Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

On an examination of the proposed wording, its implications for the areas of responsibility of the various Ministers and Departments were examined. An examination will identify the range of unintended policy and resources to date. Arising from that, work will continue in the Office of the Attorney General to bring forward a writ for consideration by Government on legislation for a constitutional amendment. That commitment remains. The drafting and wording continues to be worked on and will have to be brought back to the Government further discussion and consideration. It is a work in progress.

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