Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)

One issue is whether legislation is required to establish the entity. If legislation is not needed, I hope it will be done before the summer. If legislation is required, I would hope to have it before the end of the year. In either event, by the time Santa Claus visits the Deputy, it is to be hoped that NewERA also will be in his package.

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