Mary Lou McDonald (Dublin Central, Sinn Fein)

I refer to the climate change Bill. The Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Phil Hogan, has decided it is not a matter of priority. I assume he is aware of the severe episodes of flooding in Dublin and elsewhere across the State. I ask the Tánaiste to outline the position in respect of that Bill and his view on it.

The temporary agency workers Bill will give effect to the directive on temporary agency work. When will it be published and debated in the Dáil? I also ask the Tánaiste to confirm the State will not seek a derogation from the directive in any form.

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