Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)

The heads of the NAMA legislation were agreed by the Cabinet at our last meeting and the legislation is being drafted. I will advise the Minister that the Deputy is anxious to get a briefing on the matter as quickly as possible. On the Pierce Construction issue, the buildings are going ahead because of a joint venture with Sisk. Senator Quinn's legislation in the Upper House has been accepted by the Government for consideration in this House. The climate change Bill has commenced consideration in the Seanad and the consultation period began in December.

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