Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)

With regard to promised legislation, the legal services Bill seems to be the most appropriate replacement. Will the Taoiseach indicate that it will not be awaited for ten years, notwithstanding the performance of the previous Government?

What is the position on the national vetting bureau Bill, which is becoming increasingly important? The Taoiseach has already expressed a particular interest in bringing it before the House. What is the position on the children (establishment of child welfare and protection agency) Bill and the children first Bill, both of which are promised and necessary? Not wishing to rain on the parade of some members of the Opposition, who have been preoccupied with broken promises, I contend that many of the provisions I hope will be incorporated in those Bills-----

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