David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)

Is it correct that the White Paper will not be available until the second half of 2011, which is another 12 months away, even though it was supposed to have been prepared by now? Have submissions been received from representative organisations or interested bodies? Has the Department advertised or asked for submissions from interested bodies or organisations? Have advertisements been placed in the national media in this regard? Will there be public consultation on the White Paper? Is the Minister satisfied the key recommendations of the previous White Paper have been achieved?

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