Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)

The national vetting bureau Bill is regarded as important legislation for the protection of children. To what extent has the Bill progressed and when is it likely to come before the House?

The companies Bill is a consolidation Bill and is very intricate. It is also seriously needed at present, and was needed over the past ten years. If the amendments had been in place the country would not be in the position it is now.

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