Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

It is hoped to be able to meet such a deadline based on the work that is ongoing in the Department of Justice and Law Reform in that regard. That is the objective. The Minister made a detailed reply to the matter last week on Question Time. I refer the Deputy to it for the exact position.

On the report on the Cloyne diocese, we acceded to a request from the judge for a further extension until the end of the year in the hope that it is the final extension sought so that the report can be completed.

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